The theme of this conference was ‘Timely care for timely cure’
The 7th National Assembly on Paediatric Emergency Medicine, an international conference was recently organised by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Coimbatore Chapter in association with the Society for Trauma & Emergency Pediatrics (STEP). Over 500 paediatricians from all over the country participated in the conference. The theme of this conference was ‘ Timely care for timely cure.’
India has been fighting against communicable diseases, and has been recently declared polio-free. Although our neonatal and under-five mortality show tremendous improvements in their numbers, the morbidity and long term effects of ill health on a sick child affect our economy and productivity. Renowned international and national paediatric emergency medicine faculty emphasised on the early and timely recognition of a sick child and the appropriate treatment plan.