CME held on infectious diseases
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 25: Director of SKIMS in Soura, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, stated today that developing nations like India are confronting a dual challenge of infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), emphasizing the need for research to focus on reducing the impact of these epidemics.
He made these remarks during a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on infectious diseases organized by the Infectious Diseases Division of the Department of General Medicine, SKIMS, in collaboration with the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India.
Dr. Ganie also highlighted the importance of pandemic preparedness, noting that the roles of the Infectious Disease Unit and the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India are significant in this regard.
“Countries like India face a double whammy of infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The two together create a deadly combination, and research should aim to mitigate the occurrence of these epidemics,” he said.
The event aimed to address emerging concepts in infectious diseases, equipping healthcare professionals with the tools and information necessary to enhance patient care.
Prof. Ganie acknowledged the contributions of the organizing chairman and Head of the Infectious Disease Unit, Prof. Aijaz Nabi Koul, and his team.
Head of the Department of General Medicine at SKIMS, Prof. Sonaullah, along with Organizing Chairman Prof. Aijaz Nabi Koul and Organizing Secretary Dr. Suhail Mantoo, highlighted the importance of the CME. Dean of the Medical Faculty at SKIMS, Prof. Shariq Masoodi, described the event as a vital platform for sharing knowledge and expertise on the subject.
Referring to COVID-19, Prof. Masoodi noted that the pandemic highlighted the significant impact of infectious diseases.
“Infectious diseases are the number one cause of hospital admissions in terms of morbidity and mortality,” he stated.
Renowned experts in the field, including Prof. George M. Varghese from the Infectious Disease Unit at CMC Vellore and Prof. Kavita Saravu, Head of the Infectious Disease Unit at KMC Manipal, also attended the event.
“There is an increasing need for infectious disease specialists, and the specialty is rewarding since all infections are curable,” Prof. George remarked.
He underscored the importance of advanced technology and noted that the field of medicine is evolving with these advancements.
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