MANIPEDICON 2026 focuses on raising healthy children in a digital world
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 14 2026: The Pediatric Association of Manipur (PAM) organised the 30th MANIPEDICON 2026 today at the IMA Conference Hall, Lamphel.

The annual conference of paediatric doctors was held on the theme 'Beyond Screen Time: Raising Healthy Children in a Digital World'.

The inaugural function was attended by RIMS Director Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) executive board member Dr Huidrom Jashobanta, PAM president Dr RK Rupabati, Reception Committee chairperson Dr Y Rameshwor, PAM organising secretary Dr Namganglung Golmei and many noted paediatric doctors of the State.

Speaking about the 30th MANIPEDICON, PAM treasurer Dr Kh John said the conference was organised as a platform for sharing opinions of scientific experts on how to raise children well in the digital world.

He said screen exposure has become compulsory for children in the digital world.

However, there is a need to understand how young children should be exposed to the digital world in a healthy manner.

He said young children are mostly exposed to short videos on mobile screens.

This affects their attention span, reduces patience and harms their eyes.

The content of short videos also adversely affects children's mental health and behaviour.

Screen exposure is even more harmful for mentally challenged children, he said.

Dr John added that if children are to be raised properly in the digital world, parents and families must first become aware and work together.

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