Staff Reporter : Kolkata, 5th. August, 2024. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and Calcutta Metropolis Academy of Pediatrics jointly hosted ASTHMACON 2024 at Calcutta Medical College Hospital today. This conference aimed to share expert experiences on preventing and treating asthma in children, with a focus on the latest advancements.
The highlight of the event was the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between IAP and Oxford University, England, marking a first-time collaboration. Dr. Amit Gupta, representing Oxford University and NHS, signed the agreement, which enables Indian pediatricians to undergo a 3-year training program at NHS hospitals affiliated with Oxford University. President Dr. GV Basav Raj, Secretary General Dr. Yogesh Parikh, and Treasurer Dr. Atanu Bhadra represented IAP.
Additionally, IAP signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Pediatric Association, facilitating exchange programs for pediatricians between the two countries to improve treatment outcomes. Dr. Taraman Sabura, Dr. Jahangir Alam, and Dr. Rahul Amin represented the Bangladesh Pediatric Association.
The conference discussed new treatments for childhood asthma, emphasizing the importance of inhaler therapy and SMART (Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) in severe cases. Dr. Atanu Bhadra highlighted the organization’s efforts to raise awareness about asthma in schools, training them in inhaler use and encouraging the presence of FirstTed boxes in every school to control asthma attacks.
The IAP expressed gratitude to Dr. Ranjan Pejavere, Convenor of the IAP International Liaison Committee, Dr. Vasant Khelkar, and Dr. Amit Gupta of Oxford University for facilitating the MOU signing. This conference is expected to pave the way for innovative approaches in treating childhood asthma.
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