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Doctors Call for Stronger GP Role in Public Health
19 Jul
Summary
- Conference advocated for strengthening general physicians' public health role.
- Around 300 doctors from South India attended the event.
- A prominent doctor received an award for his service.
A medical conference held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, recommended enhancing the role of general physicians in public health to curb treatment expenses. The event saw participation from around 300 doctors across South India, organized by the Indian Medical Association's College of General Practitioners.
During the conference, approximately ten papers were presented detailing modern treatment methods for prevalent diseases. This was followed by a panel discussion tailored for family physicians and general practitioners. An emergency training workshop was also conducted for the delegates, with postgraduate medical students presenting their research.
The conference was inaugurated by IMA national vice-president R. Ramesh. Additionally, Oliver Noone, a notable doctor from Kozhikode, was honored with an award memorializing A. Ramanathan, a distinguished general practitioner from the city.
