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New Delhi, 25 October 2024:
Doctors in the region urge to advance humanitarian medical innovation and research across the Asia.
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders Scientific Days – Asia 2024 held at the India Habitat Centre on 25th October 2024 brought together over 200 researchers, academics, and patient representatives dedicated to advancing humanitarian medical innovation and research.
The conference held in collaboration with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital featured a series of compelling presentations and discussions that highlighted the need for new solutions to health challenges in conflict-affected and resource-limited settings.
This year’s agenda featured compelling discussions across four primary themes which are Driving Health Reform, Antimicrobial Resistance, Health Inequities, and Human Cost of Violence.
The lineup of speakers featured experts from esteemed institutions and organisations such as FIND, The Union, ReAct Asia Pacific, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), BRAC University (Dhaka, Bangladesh), Sangath India and Jindal School of Public Health & Human Development. Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at Global Climate and Health Alliance, India, delivered a special address on a critical intersection – ‘Climate Crisis and Health: Role of the Health Community as Advocates for Climate Change’.
Executive Director of MSF South Asia Dr Farhat Mantoo emphasized the importance of localized interventions in her welcome remarks and said, MSF Scientific Days continues to be a space for learning, sharing knowledge and stimulating dialogue.
The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Ajay Shukla, Director & Medical Superintendent, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital.
He said, “Today’s gathering is a testament to our shared commitment to leveraging research and innovation in addressing the pressing health challenges across Asia. By bringing together experts from various fields, we aim to bridge the gap in healthcare access and deliver quality medical services to those who need it the most.”
Source: Press Release, Doctors Without Borders
