SAPHCON 2023 kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2023:
The first Shija Academy Public Health Conference (SAPHCON 2023) kicked off today at Shija Academy of Health Sciences located in Langol under the theme, "Climate Change and Public Health Challenges" .
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Professor Naorem Lokendra, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University; Dr M Amuba, Director, SAHS; Dr S Jugindra, Board of Director and many doctors of the institute.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Lokendra stated that widespread deforestation and many harmful acts of man has led to depletion of the ozone layer, drastic change in climate and numerous other dangerous repercussions which also include a decline in the socio-economic condition of the people.
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"This scenario has caused an imbalance in the relationship between humans and other living organisms, including microbes, which has further brought about many diseases", said Prof Lokendra while adding that Covid-19 pandemic is a clear example of this imbalance.
The VC emphasized on the need to carry out further research on such types of pandemic as there is no guarantee that another one may not be on the horizon.
"Scientists, scholars and experts should put forward actionable recommendations during such seminars and workshops and contribute towards the policy making process of the State administration", he asserted.