15th edication of Manipedicon held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 14, 2012:
The 15th edition of MANIPEDICON, convention of State paediatricians, was held today at the conference hall of Hotel Imphal with Manipur University Vice Chancellor Prof H Nandakumar Singh inaugurating the event as the chief guest.
Family Welfare Services Director Dr L Joykumar also graced the occasion as the functional president while Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) Manipur State Branch president Dr A Naranbabu, IAP secretary Dr L Manglem Singh and its organising secretary Dr N Kameshore were the guests of honour.
Speaking as the chief guest, Prof Nandakumar emphasised on regular consultation and checking of new born babies with the medical practitioners to ensure healthy growth of children.
Pointing out that 11 million new-borns are being added to the population of the country every year, he also strongly advocated equal care and nurturing of both the male and female babies.
While consulting paediatricians on a regular basis is a necessity it is ultimately the care and attention of parents that will be decisive in bringing up the baby in a healthy way.
In his address, Dr A Naranbabu highlighted that the IAP State branch and Family Welfare Dept had been coordinating for promoting a healthy society, particularly in the field of immunisation of the children.