Over 1,500 delegates to attend annual rheumatology meet
More than 1500 doctors and delegates from 20 countries will attend the annual conference of Indian Rheumatology Association to be held in Kochi on Noveber 25, 2016. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will formally inaugurate the conference at Bolgatty Palace.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, will be the chief guest of the conference, ‘IRACON 2016′– “Indian Rheumatology-Complex needs, Integrated Solutions.’
Doctor Padmanabha Shenoy, organising secretary of the conference, said eminent speakers from around the world will attend the conference.
As part of the event, a one-day seminar will be organised on November 24 for the Rheumatology medical practitioners in the state.
Rheumatology is the study of rheumatism, arthritis, and other disorders of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Kerala is hosting the event after a duration of 20 years.