Dr Salil Bendre shared that "AIDS Society of India (ASI) will be a part of NESCON 2018 and host brainstorming sessions on HIV/AIDS and TB-HIV co-infection. Another highlight of NESCON 2018 is that a white paper on MDR-TB (multidrug-resistant TB) will be released during the conference. MDR-TB has set-off alarm bells for public health. The number of new cases of MDR-TB are not diminishing, rather drug-resistance is posing a danger of reversing progress made in stopping TB. Academic discussions around latest guidelines for management of MDR-TB and other forms of drug-resistant TB will be among the scientific highlights of NESCON 2018."
TRIBUTE TO PROF Dr KC MOHANTY
The Environmental Medical Association (EMA) was a brainchild of late Professor (Dr) KC Mohanty, a doyen in the field of TB and respiratory diseases, who died at 77 years of age last year. Prof Mohanty was a visionary who led from the front and traversed all over India to spread his message on TB control, environment and lung health. He was a legend who nurtured, mentored and encouraged thousands of doctors to wholesomely contribute towards the vision of TB free India.
Just a few months prior to his death he shared his vision on how three generations of his students have supported the work he did: .ly/drkcmohanty
NESCON 2018 also aims to carry forward the legacy of Prof Dr KC Mohanty and host rich academic exchanges for improving management and care of respiratory diseases.
NESCON 2018 appeals to the Prime Minister of India as well as all heads of over 190 countries who will meet at 73rd UN General Assembly and UNHLMs next month, to prioritise stronger commitment and coordinated action on environment and lung health, as a pathway to progress towards sustainable societies.
Bobby Ramakant, CNS (Citizen News Service)
(Bobby Ramakant is a WHO Director General's WNTD Awardee and Policy Director at CNS (Citizen News Service). Follow him on Twitter @bobbyramakant @cns_health or visit www.citizen-news.org)
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