The IMA-GSB members have also taken exception to not being invited to the meeting scheduled for January 3 in Gandhinagar (Representative image)THE SOCIETY for Acute Care, Trauma and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) organised a one-day conference on infectious diseases on Tuesday in Lucknow.
The event brought together over 100 emergency doctors from across Uttar Pradesh, including teams from institutions such as King George’s Medical University, Ram Manohar Lohia, SGPGI, Medanta, Era, Vivekanand and Integral University.
For the first time in UP, a quiz competition was organised specifically for emergency doctors, providing an engaging platform for them to showcase their knowledge and expertise in the field. The conference occurred at a time when hospitals are dealing with a surge of patients suffering from infectious diseases such as dengue, typhoid, and H1N1, a statement said.
Key sessions during the event focused on the latest advancements in managing these infectious diseases. Founder and President of SACTEM, Dr. Lokendra Gupta, highlighted the urgent need to train emergency doctors from both government and private hospitals to better handle fever cases. “Our goal is to ensure no lives are lost due to preventable or treatable infections. This is why we organised the conference,” said Dr Gupta.
Dr Subhankar, the organisng secretary, emphasised the distribution of a specially prepared booklet on infectious diseases to all delegates. “This booklet will keep emergency doctors updated on the latest guidelines, helping them provide the best possible care,” he said.
Organising chairman Dr Rajeev Gupta informed that more than 100 doctors from various emergency departments across the state attended the conference. “The participants gained invaluable insights into managing infections effectively, equipping them to better serve their communities,” he said.
The conference was attended by chief guest Dr Vineeta Mittal, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Lucknow, and guest of honour Dr M M A Faridi, Dean of Era Medical College, who lauded the initiative and expressed their support for continued efforts to combat infectious diseases.