The 5-day long 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) has begun in New Delhi.
- It is for the first time that India is hosting the event which is considered to be the largest medical conference ever organised by the AFMS.
- The conference is organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence (MoD)
- The theme of this 42nd World Congress is “Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead.”
- Around 350-400 foreign delegates from 80 countries a300 Indian delegates comprising Armed Forces Medical, Dental, Nursing and Veterinary Officers are participating in it.
Highlights of the Conference
- 26 thematic sessions covering diverse areas including “Terrain Specific Military Medical Support”, Workshops by international faculty on management of mass casualtie
- Panel discussions on women in combat, medical disability benefits, veterans’ health and health screening of recruits are also planned.
- An excellent opportunity for all participating nations to exchange ideas and experiences
