HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 8: The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, organised a pioneering event on Thursday featuring a ‘Continuous Medical Education (CME)’ session. This exclusive gathering aimed to provide a collaborative platform to tackle the complex challenges of managing snakebite incidents, declared a neglected tropical disease by the WHO in 2017. Snakebite is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.
In collaboration with the Indian Medical Association, Assam Chapter, the CME session centered on the ‘Snakebite Problem and Hospital Management’ theme. The event brought together a diverse array of experts and clinicians, all focused on delving into the dynamics of medical management, particularly concerning effective strategies for addressing snakebite cases. Clinicians and MD students across the state of Assam attended the CME program to enrich their knowledge of snake venom and acquire hands-on training in treating snakebite cases.
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Addressing the session, Prof Ashis K Mukherjee, director of IASST and the event’s chief patron, underscored the significance of focusing on the medical management of snakebite issues. “A least explored area of research on snakebite and its effective medical management is a crucial aspect to be highlighted,” remarked the renowned toxicology scientist, Prof Mukherjee. He emphasised IASST’s initiative to bridge this gap by providing a collaborative platform to address this pressing issue.
The session witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the state’s several medical departments, including Arunima Goswami, president of the IMA, Assam Chapter, along with Dr Anup Kumar Barman, director of Medical Education, Dr Kareng Rongpipi, director of Health Services, Dr MS Lakshmi Priya, mission director, NHM, Dr NS Tishya, state surveillance officer, IDSP, Dr Manoj K Choudhury, executive director, NHM, and Dr SA Laskar, state nodal officer, NHM.
Distinguished experts in the subject, such as Dr Dayal Bandhu Majumdar, SMO at Calcutta Medical College, Dr Sadananda Rout from Vighnahar Nursing Home, Pune, Dr Surajit Giri representing Demow Community Health Center, Sivasagar, and Dr MV Khandikar, technical director at PSVPL, Pune, contributed valuable insights on various topics related to snakebite management. The insightful talk sessions and panel discussion marked a significant step forward in addressing the complexities of snakebite incidents, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing medical management strategies.
