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Bio-Medical Waste Management System

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Indian Medical Association, Kerala State Branch, established IMAGE, a state-of-the art Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility at Palakkad and it was commissioned on 14th December 2003. IMAGE was conceived and launched to support healthcare providers to overcome the challenges posed by the responsibilities laid down in the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998.

IMAGE (Indian Medical Association Goes Eco-friendly), the biomedical waste treatment and disposal project of the Indian Medical Association has been wrought with challenges. IMAGE is unique in conception and execution. The project is a testimony of the grit, determination and social commitment of the Indian Medical Association. I.M.A by its persistence has achieved resounding success by overcoming the difficulties in dealing with a ravaging issue of biomedical waste in the state of Kerala. The story of IMAGE is a reflection of public trust and the unshakable faith in IMA's credentials. IMAGE is an institution of excellence and is now renowned as "THE KERALA MODEL" having catapulted God's Own Country ahead of other states in the field of Biomedical Waste Management.

History

The Indian Medical Association – Kerala State Branch has taken up the challenge of disposal of hospital waste by establishing a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility at Palakkad in accordance with the provision of the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998 and with the approval of Kerala State Pollution Control Board.

IMA in 2002 decided to start 4 Biomedical waste management plants in each zones of state of Kerala (North, Middle, Middle East & South Zones) as per the request of Govt. of Kerala in 2002. In a state where land is at a premium and the fragile geological parameters which makes the disposal of biomedical waste a difficult proposition, and also due to the social stigma behind such waste treatment plants, IMA could only establish one plant (IMAGE Plant at Palakkad) which has been able to provide comprehensive solution to the Biomedical Waste Management woes of the health care facilities functioning in Kerala.
at the time of its inception in year 2003, had commenced operations with one incinerator, one autoclave, one shredder with a single sharp pit. IMAGE evolved over the years through a sustained expansion program adhering to the needs of its clients by embracing modern technology and equipment. All the districts in the state was brought under the purview of the service rendered by IMAGE in phases. During the initial years of its inception it was the major private hospitals in the state who had benefited from the service of IMAGE. In the year 2005 the Government of Kerala approached IMAGE for extending the coverage to the Government Healthcare Institutions as well. A Memorandum of Understanding was inked between the Government of Kerala and IMAGE bringing all the Government Healthcare Institutions in the purview of the service of IMAGE. The vast expands of the project now renders IMAGE as the largest Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal facility in INDIA.

IMAGE Office Bearers:

IMAGE is guided by a team of professional doctors, elected from among the members of I.M.A Kerala State Branch, dedicating their knowledge in the field of medicine and the hazards posed by biomedical waste.

The present team of Office Bearers of IMAGE are enlisted below:

State Office Bearers of IMAGE (2021-2022)

IMA State President    IMA State Secretary
Dr. Sulphi N.

State President,

IMA Kerala State Branch 

Gazal, 33 CV Nagar, Sreekaryam Post

Trivandrum - 695017

Tel: 0471-259 1972; 9447387739

Email: drsulphiyen@yahoo.co.in

 

Dr. Joseph Benaven

State Secretary,

IMA Kerala State Branch 

Lourde Hospital, Thaliparamba, Kannur

Tel: 0460-2996348, 2204171

Email: benavenjoseph@yahoo.com

IMAGE Chairman

 

Vice Chairman

Dr. Abraham Varghese 

SANTHOME, Near Municipal Office, Kalamassery, Cochin - 682 033, 

Tel : 0484-2557867
E-mail :
 dravarghese@gmail.com

Dr. Rajagopalan Nair

Raj Bhavan, Kunnathumedu

Palakkad - 678013
Tel. 0491-2535676
Mob : 9447645676

Email : dr.pr.nair@gmail.com

IMAGE Secretary

 

Treasurer

Dr. Sharafudheen K. P

Villa D1, Misty Hills

Homestead Villas

Panambi, Perinthalmanna-679322

Mob: 96569 93339 (Office)
Tel :  04933 276043 (Hospital)

Email: sharafkpdr@yahoo.com

Dr. Krishnakumar

5/356, Palakkottuvalappil 

Ezhumangad, Arangottukara - 679532

Tel : 9846561097

Email : drpvkk@yahoo.com

Joint Secretary, North East Zone

 

Joint Secretary, North Zone

Dr.  Velayudhan K.
Ortho Surgeon
Near Dy.SP Office, Court Road
Alathur P.O., Palakkad – 678541
Tel: 04922-225996(R)
Mob: 9447620469

Dr. Sajeev Kumar P.

Padikkathidi House

Mythree Road,Changuvetty P.O.

Edarikode, Malappuram - 676501

Mob: 9387952516

E-mail: drsajeevani@gmail.com

Joint Secretary, Mid Zone

 

Joint Secretary, South Zone

Dr. Haneesh Meerasa

ENT Surgeon
Govt. General Hospital
Ernakulam - 682011
Mob: 9447528456

Email: drhaneesh@gmail.com

Dr. Ramraju. P

‘Madhavom’ , Temple Road
Kayamkulam - 695 502
Mob : 9447124944

Email : drpramaraju@yahoo.in

 

   

Dist. Representative, Thiruvananthapuram

Dist. Representative, Kollam

Dr. Sidharthan B.

Leena Bhavan, Chemmaruthy

Vadasserikonam, Varkala

Thiruvananthapuram – 695 143

Tel: 0470-269231(R) Mob: 9447076654

E-Mail: drsiddu@gmail.com

 

Dr. Sen C.R.

'Noopuram', Pada-North

Karunagappally, Kollam - 690518

Mob: 9446122201, 9846043880

E-mail: drsencr@gmail.com

             drsencr@yahoo.com

 

Dist. Representative, Pathanamthitta

 

Dist. Representative, Alappuzha

Dr. Manimaran K.

R.R. Clinic, Mangaram

Pandalam Pathanamthitta - 689501

Tel: 04734 - 254290(R) 252490(H)

Mob: 9447052490

E-Maildrmanimarank66@gmail.com

Dr. Subhash K.S.

Koncherry House, Mayithara P.O.

Cherthala, Alappuzha – 688539

Mob: 9847412616

E-Mailsubhash@koncherry.in 

Dist. Representative, Kottayam

 

Dist. Representative, Idukki

Dr. Sukumaran T.U.

‘Sreeshylam’, Ettumanoor P.O.

Kottayam-686631

Tel: 0481-2537714

Mob: 9847057714

E-Mailtusukumaran@gmail.com

Dr. Jolly Varghese

St. John’s Hospital

Kattappana, Idukki - 685 515

Tel: 04868-273665 (R) 274230 (H)

Mob: 9447073665

E-Mail: jollyvmann@gmail.com

Dist. Representative, Eranakulam

 

Dist. Representative, Thrissur

Dr. George Tukalan

Flat 2F, Vinayaka Srividya Apartments
Pallichakkala lane, Eroor road
Tripunithura, Ernakulam - 682306
Mob: +91 87541 54531

Dr. Hareendranathan A.M.

Balamandiram,

Pattamalika Road (East Lane)

Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur – 680121

Mob: 9496755495

E-Mailamhareendranathan@gmail.com

Dist. Representative, Palakkad

 

Dist. Representative, Malappuram

Dr. Rasitha Gireeesh 

Malabar Clinic, Palli Street

Kozhinjampara - 678333

Mob: 8589090130

E-mail: rasithakgireesh37@gmail.com

Dr. Rajesh P.

'Aiswarya', Peeveeaar Metro Village

Kumamkulam P.O., Manjeri,

Malappuram - 676123

Mob: 9745510188, 9496190903

E-mail: rajeshpariyaran@gmail.com

Dist. Representative, Kozhikode

 

Dist. Representative, Wayanad

Dr. Aneen N. Kutty

10-346 A, Naveenam

Karanthur, Kunnamangalam

Kozhikode – 673571

Mob: 9495188347

E-Mail: ankorthodoc@gmail.com

Dr. Sunny George Eluvathingal

Nirmala Hospital, Pulpally Post

Wayanad - 673 579

Mob: 9447448848

E-Mail: dr.sunnyeluvathingal@gmail.com

Dist. Representative, Kannur

 

Dist. Representative, Kasaragod

Dr. Bennet Chacko

Kundathil, Kannothumchal Road

Kannur - 670006

Mob: 9446296377

E-Mailbennetchacko@gmail.com

Dr. Kishore Kumar T.

Consultant Physician

MAS Complex, Kanhangad

Kasargod – 671 315Mob: 9447469665

E-Mail: tpndvkishor@gmail.com

 

The day to day operations of IMAGE is managed by a team of highly dedicated professionals experienced in different facets of management at its Administrative Office, Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Administrative Office

  1.    Adv. Sunil P.A. - Manager (Administration) 
  2.    Mr. Peter Samuel S. - Manager (Operations) 
  3.    Mrs. Arya Krishnan - Environmental Engineer
  4.    Mrs. Deepa T.C. – Accountant
  5.    Mrs. Priya L. –  Assistant Administrative Officer
  6.    Mrs. Sreekala N.C. - Senior Administrative Coordinator
  7.    Mrs. Sreekala L. - Senior Office Executive
  8.    Mrs. Meera R. Venugopal - Customer Relation Executive  
  9.    Mr. Vishnu A.S. - Coordinator, Operations
  10.    Mrs. Aleena Jose - Administrative Assistant
  11.    Mr. Jinish Raj - Operations Assistant 
  12.    Mrs. Sreeja S. - Office Assistant  
  13.    Ms. Abhirami M.S. - Accounts Assistant 
  14.    Mrs. Kumari Shamina V. - Accountant
  15.    Mrs. Aswathy Aneesh - Junior Accountant Trainee
  16.    Mrs. Dhanya Chandran - Office Assistant Trainee
  17.    Mr. Vimal - Guest House Caretaker

 

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