XX Manipedicon 2016 begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08 2017:
XX Manipedicon 2016, the annual conference of the Pediatric Association of Manipur (PAM), began today at Indian Medical Association (IMA) complex, Lamphelpat.
Central Agriculture University (CAU) Vice-Chancellor M Premjit Singh, PAM president Professor Kh Ibochouba Singh, senior pediatric consultant Dr L Immo Singh and PAM advisor Dr H Ibemhal Devi graced the inaugural function of the conference as presidium members.
A scientific bulletin and souvenir of the XX Manipedicon 2016 was released by the presidium members during the function.
The contributions of Dr M Mema Devi in the field of medical sciences was honoured at the function today.
The theme of XX Manipedicon is "Girl child : Protect and support", CAU Vice-Chancellor M Premjit informed.
He further spoke of the importance of spreading awareness that pre-natal sex determination is illegal.
He stressed on the role of NGOs and State authorities in spreading such awareness.