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The first State Conference of IAPSM Kerala – PREVMED 1.0 was held on 7th and 8th November 2025 at SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Vattappara, Vencode.
The program commenced with an inaugural session graced by the Chief Guest, Honourable Minister Adv. G. R. Anil, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Kerala, and the Guest of Honour, Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare.
The event marked a celebration of preventive medicine, knowledge, and collaboration, bringing together experts, academicians, and students from across the state.
Engaging talks were delivered by eminent speakers, including Dr. Mala Ramanathan, who spoke on “Need for Gender-Sensitive Response in Kerala”, and Dr. Mathew George, who discussed “Health and Development – Challenges of Interdisciplinarity in Public Health.”
The first day featured scientific paper and poster presentations, a workshop on Dissertation Writing using Paperpal, an Undergraduate Quiz, and the IAPSM General Body Meeting
Day 2 began with an insightful address by Dr. Venkatesan Chakrapani on “Advancing Public Health Systems Readiness for LGBTQIA+ People’s Well-Being.” This was followed by Dr. Nancy Angeline Gnanaselvam’s talk on “Gender-Based Violence.”
The conference concluded with the valedictory function and a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Greeshma Chandrasekharan Nair, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine.
Itinerary- PrevMed 1.0