Celebrating Cultural Diversity: The Presidential Theme of AKMG Emirates (2025-2027)
"Celebration is Superlative to Tolerance"
As members of the Association of Kerala Medical & Dental Graduates (AKMG) Emirates, we take pride in our roots, originating from Kerala a land rich in cultural diversity. Our identity is further enriched by our homeland, India, a nation that thrives on a vast tapestry of traditions, languages, and customs. Now, as healthcare professionals in the UAE, we serve a community that mirrors this diversity, making cultural understanding an integral part of our professional and personal lives.
Healthcare is deeply influenced by culture whether in management, patient care, or communication. Religion itself forms a significant subculture that shapes beliefs, practices, and perceptions of health and well-being. While we may not follow every culture or subculture we encounter, acknowledging and celebrating the positive, universally accepted aspects of each fosters unity, strengthens friendships, and nurtures camaraderie among our members. This, in turn, enhances our collective happiness and mental well being.
The UAE has declared "The Year of the Community," a theme that seamlessly aligns with our vision. Through AKMG Emirates, we are already reaching out to diverse communities via health awareness initiatives, medical camps, and service-oriented programs. As we move forward, we aim to expand and enhance these efforts, ensuring a greater impact on society.
We encourage all AKMG Emirates regions to actively contribute ideas and plan programs that resonate with this theme for the 2025-2027 term. Additionally, members are invited to propose creative concepts for a new logo that encapsulates our commitment to celebrating cultural diversity in healthcare and beyond.
Together, let us embrace and celebrate our differences, fostering a spirit of inclusivity, well being, and mutual respect.