Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 7: The National Healthcare Skills Conclave & Emergency Medicine Gujarat 2025 organised by the Faculty of Medicine at Parul University (PU) was held here today.
The programme was organized under the theme “One Nation, One Response: Pre-hospital care and life-saving skills” and was one of the largest of its kind in the country, attracting over 2000 participants and 25+ national experts.
The inaugural session featured a distinguished opening address by Rushikesh Patel, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Higher and Technical Education, Medical Education, Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Gujarat.
As the Chief Guest, Patel emphasised the critical need for enhancing pre-hospital care and life-saving skills, especially at the grassroots level.
He highlighted the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals, educational institutions and Government bodies to improve the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
Patel also lauded Parul University for spearheading such a large-scale initiative that not only brought together renowned national experts but also provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and innovation in healthcare practices.
He shared his thoughts and speaking about the event and said “As ‘Naya Bharat’ strides ahead, innovation and healthcare are at the forefront of progress. In today’s 21st century, the age of knowledge and innovation, India is no longer just adopting technologies from the West; under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister, we are exporting innovation and advancing as a Viksit Bharat.”
Speaking about the Event, Dr Geetika Patel, Medical Director and Vice President of PU said, “There is a critical gap between what we know and what we can do. Initiatives like the National Healthcare Skills Conclave are bridging this divide by equipping our health science students with vital life-saving skills.”
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