Convention OnHealthy Ageing InThe Changing World and Social & Economic Equality for Woman & Girl Child by BioGenesis Concluded Today
Over 1500 national and international delegates participated in the 3 day symposium Witnessed more than 150 speakers deliberating on various topics.
- (1888PressRelease) November 21, 2014 - BioGenesis Health Cluster, a non-profit organization operating in the healthcare sector, concluded its two global events- 3rd World Congress on Geriatrics and Gerontology & The International Conference on 'Women and Girl Child for Social and Economic Equality 2014' today at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.The closing ceremony was graced by Honorable Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri UT Khader and the valedictorian speech was delivered by Dr. VP Rao, Chairman, BioGenesis Health Cluster.
More than 1200 delegates participated in the event over the three days. Heung Bong Cha-International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Korea, Prof. Mokoto Goto-Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan, Prof, Margaret Joy Dauncey-University of Cambridge, UK, Prof James Fozard-University of South Florida, USA, N Marquis-University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke, Canada and many such prominent speakers spoke in length on the various aspects of Geriatrics and women empowerment.
The three day event was primarily divided into three phases. On the first day of the symposium,most of the sessions revolved around the scenario today with respect to geriatrics, gerontology as well as women and their status in the society. The second day focused on the issues pertaining to various neurological aspects of geriatrics and pre and post natal issues in India. The third day concluded with the legal aspects in the country for elderly and women. The final day also delved into the importance of healthy metal state of elders as well as reproductive health for women.
Dr. V.P Rao, Convenor, World Congress on Geriatrics & Gerontology - Healthy Ageing in the Changing World 2014 and International Conference on Women and Girl Child for Social and Economic Equality-2014 said," The core objective of the convention was to reach out to the professionals in the geriatrics and women healthcare field and educate them on the innovations, treatments and available specialized care. We are overwhelmed at the response we have garnered this year. We look forward to our next endeavour towards this cause."
Shri UT Khader, Minister for Health and Family Welfare commented on the event," Youth are the future of the nation but the aged are the inspiration for this future. I am pleased to have been a part of such an educative and informative event which focuses on the problems that our elderly face. We look forward to working with BioGenesis in educating the professionals in the field for a better future."
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