Forum of Indian Doctors elect new office-bearers for 2026–2028 term
Dr Mohan Ram elected new president as FID marks 22 years of community health service
On October 2, 2026, the Forum of Indian Doctors (FID), one of Kuwait’s prominent expatriate professional organisations, has begun a new two-year term with the swearing-in of new office-bearers for 2026–2028. at Crown Plaza Hotel. Dr Mohan Ram, was sworn in as the new President.
The other new office-bearers include Dr Jaganath R Chodankar as Male Vice President and Dr Susovana Sujit Nair as Female Vice President. Dr Antony Sebastian D’cruz will serve as General Secretary, with Dr Mohammad M Qaderi as Joint General Secretary. Dr Piyush Bafna was appointed Treasurer and Dr Naveen George Thomas Joint Treasurer. Dr Anindita Medhi will serve as Cultural Secretary, supported by Joint Cultural Secretary Dr Jackson Raphael.
Dr Sriram Nathan has been appointed Community Secretary, with Dr Preetha Abraham as Joint Community Secretary. Dr Arshad Patel will serve as Membership Secretary, assisted by Joint Membership Secretary Dr Manu Kurian Baby. Dr Soumya Ramanna Shetty is the new Communication Secretary, with Dr Harshitha Vunnava serving as Joint Communication Secretary.
The programme opened with the national anthems of Kuwait and India, followed by a ceremonial lamp-lighting by spouses of former presidents and outgoing women office-bearers. The programme also included a recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr Imtiaz Nawaz.
In his presidential address, Dr Mohan Ram thanked the electoral team and the advisory board and expressed confidence in a productive tenure ahead. Outgoing General Secretary Dr Philipose George delivered the vote of thanks, bringing the formal proceedings to a close. The event concluded with a dinner attended by members and guests.
Outgoing Vice President Dr Susovana Nair delivered the welcome address, expressing appreciation to the forum’s former presidents and the election officers’ team comprising Dr Amir Ahmed, Dr Surendra Nayak and Dr Jibin John Thomas.
Former presidents Dr Diwakara Chaluvaiah, Dr Surendra Nayak, Dr Amir Ahmed, Dr Abhay Patwari and Dr Riaz Ahmed Khan also addressed the gathering, reflecting on the organisation’s work and its role within Kuwait’s expatriate community. On behalf of the CEO team and former presidents, Dr Riaz Ahmed Khan announced the complete list of the new office-bearers and welcomed each member to the dais .
The forum has provided service to expatriate communities in Kuwait through health-awareness programmes, health-screening camps and teleconsultation initiatives.
