7th annual National conference of AIAMSWP concludes
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, February 07 2020:
Education Minister Thokchom Radheshyam has stated that medical profession is one of the most beautiful professions, with an opportunity to serve and care for those in need.
The Minister was speaking at the valedictory function of the 7th annual National conference of All India Association of Medical Social Works Professionals (AIAMSWP) 2020 .
During an epidemic outbreak, those who are in the medical profession, come forward to save human lives and preventing the epidemic from spreading further, he said.
Lauding the medical professionals for their contributions to the well being of the people, the Minister maintained that their sacrifices and services will go a long way in transforming the Nation into a great one.
Participated by more than 150 delegates from all across the country, the conference was held under the theme, 'Social Research in Health Sector' .
The two day conference was organised by AIAMSWP, North-East Zone in collaboration with the Community Medicine Department, RIMS & JNIMS, Imphal at the Jubilee Hall RIMS, Imphal.
General Secretary, AIAMSWP, OP Giri expressed that the active participation of all the social work professionals, eminent professionals, the methodical organization of plenary lectures, 2 workshops, 5 symposium, 7 award papers, 95 free papers and poster presentation, made the conference a resounding success.
The function was attended by Director, RIMS, Imphal, Professor A Santa, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital, Professor Ch Arunkumar, president AIAMSWP, B R Shekhar, Organising Chairperson, Prof Brogen Singh Akoijam, AIAMSWP, secretary North East & organising secretary, Dr W Ranbir, researchers and people working in the medical field.
Awards were also distributed to best paper presenter in 3 categories i.e., to the practitioner, student and poster presenter.
It may be mentioned that All India Association of Medical Social Works Professionals works to promote the Social Work Profession in health care within the country together with safeguarding and protecting the interests of social work professionals working in health care sector.