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Nest Internal Academy & Research Centre Qatar holds medical camp for special needs kids
The Qatar chapter of Nest Internal Academy & Research Centre (NIARC) successfully organised the "Nurture & Heal – Medical Camp for Children with Special Needs and Their Families” at Reyada Medical Centre, Doha, on January 23.
The free medical camp drew families from more than 11 nationalities and received widespread appreciation.
The event was inaugurated by chief guest Eish Singhal, IPS, First Secretary (Labour and Community Welfare), Embassy of India, Qatar.
Families from diverse communities — including German, British, Indian, American, Filipino, Syrian, Zimbabwean, Egyptian, Nigerian, Algerian and Pakistan —participated in the camp.
The programme featured addresses by Jafar Munafar, general secretary, NIARC Qatar; and Shanahas Edodi, chairman, NIARC Qatar chapter and the chief guest .
During the felicitation ceremony, Shanavas Bava, president of ICBF; Mini Siby, head of ICBF medical camp; and Bindu Linson, president of UNIQ, were honoured.
A major highlight of the event was the launch of the NIARC – Reyada Medical Privilege Card, which was inaugurated by Jamsheer Hamza, managing director of Reyada Medical Centre, alongside Singhal. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Mustafa Eenam, event management convener, NIARC.
Addressing the gathering, Edodi stated: "Together, we have taken a meaningful step toward building a more compassionate, inclusive, and caring society. Let us continue this journey—hand in hand—for a better tomorrow.”
The success of the camp was made possible by the efforts of NIARC officials and volunteers, including Rasik KV, Shahajar, Muneer Bradma, Dr S K Vyas, Nabeel, Thaha Bargavi, Shameem, UNIQ members, well-wishers, and master of ceremonies Snaha Thomas. Special thanks were also extended to key supporters UNIQ, 98.6 FM, MRA, Berlin Fasteners, Bradma, and Reyada Medical Centre for hosting the event.