AMERICAN MISSION HOSPITAL

First medical care giver!

As a healthcare institution, AMH continues to play a significant role in containing the pandemic in Bahrain by participating in the testing, tracing and quarantine facilities alongside the government

Established in 1903, the American Mission Hospital (AMH) has been serving the community of Bahrain for almost 120 years. As one of the premier medical institutions in Bahrain, we have helped prevent the spread of pandemics, as early as 1918 and 1919, when the first Spanish flu pandemic swept across Bahrain. Back then, we were the only healthcare institution that existed, public or private, so we certainly have experience in dealing such situations in the past. Fortunately, a 100 years on now, technology and advances in medical sciences have greatly contributed to the speed with which the pandemic has been dealt with. A lot of appreciation is due to the national taskforce which has led the efforts to contain the local effects of the pandemic. As a healthcare institution we continue to play a significant role in containing the pandemic in Bahrain by participating in the testing, tracing and quarantine facilities alongside the government. The major challenges facing not only AMH but also other private and public hospitals in Bahrain is that the cost of medical care is rising significantly. The second challenge is hiring and retaining highly qualified healthcare specialist in a small country like Bahrain. Even though the Kingdom is producing its own doctors and nurses, it is going to be at least 10 to 20 years before the Kingdom becomes self-sufficient in this regard. The third challenge is how to combat and control the increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. For example- Bahrain has the highest number of type 2 diabetes cases in the world, which leads to complications such as renal failure or eye problems. These so-called lifestyle diseases are best tackled through prevention rather than cure, and it is one of our major challenges to lead people to healthier choices. D i g i t a l a d va n ce m e n t s a re co m p l e te l y t ra n s fo r m i n g t h e way t h at h e a l t h c a re i s d e l i ve re d . Pat i e n t ex p e r i e n ce t a ke s center stage, allowing patients to book appointments, schedule follow-ups, manage prescriptions and more, through digital platforms. The care provided is also highly specialized due to advances in technology – the latest MRI and CT scan machines have AI capabilities which not only make them more effective at diagnosing illnesses but can also help to create treatment plans that are precisely tailored to each patient’s needs. Going forward, we will also see a focus in preventative measure to combat the development of non-communicable diseases.

Dr George Cheriyan, CEO and CMO of AMH

As one of the premier medical institutions in Bahrain, AMH has helped prevent the spread of pandemics, as early as 1918 and 1919, when the first Spanish flu pandemic swept across Bahrain

Crossing milestones

JP Group of Companies is investing in the Kingdom’s youth power to groom tomorrow’s top leaders

From higher education with a perfect campus experience to skill development and banking consultancy services, J.P. Group of Companies plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the youth power of Bahrain.

We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity of the community. Starting his career in the Middle East as a banker and spending decades in the region, Mr. J.P. Menon’s ambition was to make some contribution to the region where his career and profession blossomed. It is this dream that paved way for establishing in Bahrain, J.P. Group of Companies, comprising, UniGrad Education Center, Coral Training Center, UniGlobal Consultancy, EqBox Software Solution in the UAE for Banks Reporting Solutions, Prompt Software in Kuwait to cater ERP for business entities. Today, J.P. Group is actively involved in the youth power development programmes across the region. UniGrad Education Center concentrates on higher education and Coral Training Center is devoted to vocational training and

skill development programmes. UniGlobal Consultancy provides consultancy services in the banking sector. Education is the foundation on which the progress of a society rests. Though there are many schools in the region till the senior secondary level, the number of institutions providing quality education in the higher education sector and skill development areas are very few. UniGrad Education Center, functioning in an easily accessible location of Adliya, caters to the higher education requirements of all strata of society- those who wish to have university services staying in Bahrain, without compromising on quality education and those who desire to have a taste of foreign universities by travelling abroad. In these tough times of pandemic, UniGrad is actively engaged in providing university services in the online mode to aspirants who wish to stay in the safety of their homes and have quality education using world-class LMS. Study abroad programs provided by the center guide students who wish to travel to countries outside Bahrain and pursue higher education from reputed universities of countries like U.S.A, Canada, Germany and Poland. For a successful personal and professional life, the holistic development of personalities is very important. A well- equipped cricket practice area and ‘UniGrad Acoustics’ that gives music classes ensures that sports and arts are not neglected. The center has its own music band UniGrad Musicosis. Seminars and interactive sessions with professionals who are experts in their respective fields are also conducted in the center. Thus, UniGrad ensures best campus experience to the young talents of Bahrain. Coral Training Center serves ambitious aspirants who wish to take roads less travelled, leading to successful destinations. The vocational, skill development and professional training programmes take care to promote and provide the extra edge needed to develop successful careers in the IT field and various other professions. I n ye a r 2 02 2 we h ave h u g e p l a n fo r expansion in the education sector which will benefit nationals in obtaining their dream employment in various sectors. Banking sector is the heart and soul of Mr. J.P. Menon. UniGlobal Consultancy is his pet project. His genius is in developing finance- IT solutions. It is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) which recognized and guided him in developing his career in the field of ‘finance- IT solutions’- a concoction which very few have mastered. Gulf International Bank (GIB), Bahrain, further enhanced his skills. He is much ahead his contemporaries i n t h e f i e l d o f B a n k i n g Co n s u l t a n c y ; currently providing various consultancy services to MNCs and Corporates which includes National Bank of Bahrain too which is the prime bank in the Kingdom. While providing consultancy services, he also guides his team by his knowledge and professionalism, so that his knowhow in the field is passed on to the next generation of talented and ambitious youngsters. EqBox Software Solution in UAE caters to Banks Regulatory and Statutory Reporting needs and Prompt Software in Kuwait to ERP for corporates. It has been a long journey. But Mr JP Menon’s dreams, hard work and above all an uncompromising attitude towards quality and accountability for all his actions has made the tough journey worthwhile and has taken him to the heights from where the view is quite beautiful.

Mr JP Menon

UniGrad Education Center concentrates on higher education and Coral Training Center is devoted to vocational training and skill development programmes.

Home away from home

MP Raghu, a long-time resident in the Kingdom, says no country welcomes expatriates like the Kingdom does

Ra g h u E t t a n ( E t t a n m e a n s e l d e r brother in the South Indian Malayalam language) is an elder brother to the prominent Malayali expatriate community in the Kingdom in all aspects. A calm and composed individual whose identity is synonymous with his beaming smile, he has been serving the social and cultural sphere of the community for more than four-and-a-half decades now. Mr Raghu, whose original name is MP Ramanathan, says he is fortunate to have been living in the Kingdom for 46 years. He is a proud expatriate having seen the Kingdom develop into a modern welfare state under a great leadership. Mr Raghu hails from Palakkad in South India’s Kerala. He began his career in 1975 at an entry-level position at the Modern Art Studio, which is the official dealer of luxury watch Rolex in the Kingdom. With his dedication, hardworking nature and commitment, he would rise to the position of General Manager. Apart from his successful professional life, Mr Raghu has been able to lead several community service activities among the Indian community in the Kingdom. He has repeatedly served as President, VicePresident and General Secretary of the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, the largest grouping of Malayalee community in the Kingdom. Mr Raghu, who is an ardent fan of Indian music and culture, is also proficient in the South Indian temple artform called Panchavadyakala. At the age of 68, he performed in front of hundreds of people in a highly-dignified event held at the Indian School Grounds.

MP Raghu is married to Shanthakumari, a native of Guruvayur in Kerala. Their eldest son Anoop works as a banker in London while his second son Prasobh runs his own business in the Kingdom.

Mr Raghu in his office, a picture taken in the year 1994 Mr Raghu