SAGA OF VACCINE DOCTOR AND DAD

WALKING across the streets when the pandemic was at its peak, wearing masks and keeping sanitizers in hand, Dr A Mohamed Hakkim was keen on playing his part in dispelling the fears over Covid-19 vaccines among Tiruchy's laymen.

- JOSE K JOSEPH

Meeting confused people, this young doctor, cleared their doubts on getting jabbed and ruled out vaccine hesitancy from their minds.

When Hippocrates said that there is love for humanity where there is love for the art of medicine, what the renowned Greek physician overlooked was a situation where medical professionals get swamped with cases, leaving them little time for themselves, let alone humanity.

Yet, going against the tide, a small group of medical practitioners finds time to serve the society even while juggling professional and family obligations. 'Vaccine Doctor' Hakkim and his father Dr MA Aleem, natives of Tiruchy, are one such exceptional duo which never failed to contribute its maximum for the district's develop ment initiatives.