Dr.SS Kamath
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Consultant Pediatrician

Indira Gandhi Co-Operative Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Kadavanthra,
Kochi - 6820209
Phone : 0484 2204110, 2206930
Email : igchhospitalcochin@yahoo.com
Phone : 09847057766 (mob)
E-mail : drsskamath@gmail.com

Special Programs

Involved in the movement against tobacco and also one of the respondents for the land mark judgment by the Hon'ble High-court of Kerala Banning Smoking in public places.
Key role taken to convert all the hospitals of Cochin to Baby friendly on 1994 and then the Kerala Baby Friendly on 2002 which is the first and only city and state in the world.
Major role in making primary school of Cochin Corporation Child Friendly School declared by Dr. Abdul Kalam on 18th Novermber 2008 Conducted various free medical camps for the needy public

Presentation

National Conferences, State Conferences.
Discussion about the health topics in the TV channels (Jeevan, Doordarshan & Asianet)

Organizational Activities

Secretary IAP Cochin 1996-1997
Secretary IAP Kerala 2000-2001
Secretary IMA Cochin 2003-2004
Secretary (National) IAP Respiratory Chapter 2001-2002
Secretary IAP Disability Group 2006-2009
Secretary IAP Environment & Child Health Group 2005-2008
Chairman IAP Disability Group 2010-2011
Chairman IAP Environment & Child Health Group 2011-2012
National Executive Member of IAP 1998,2000,2001,2004, 2011
Organizing Secretary National Conference IAP 1998
Organizing Secretary State Conference of IAP 2002
Organized various city, state, zonal and national conferences and seminars

Social Work

Responsible for making Kerala -The first baby friendly state. Had a major role in making all primary schools in Cochin - child friendly schools. Involved in the movement against tobacco and one of the respondents for the landmark judgment by the honorable high court banning smoking in public places.

Publications

Various articles in national journals.Print media more than 50 articles regarding health in leading dailies.IAP guide book on safe injection practice.Childhood disability -A Paediatrician's perspective.

Honors

25 years of committed service in IAP.UNICEF Award for making Kerala 1st baby friendly state.Secretary,IAP Disability group 2006-2009.President ,IAP Kerala 2012-13.

Media

National Conferences, State Conferences.Discussion about the health topics in the TV channels (Jeevan, Doordarshan & Asianet).