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PREVMED 1.0 – Kerala 1st IAPSM State Conference on Preventive and Social Medicine
The Department of Community Medicine, SUT Academy of Medical Sciences (SUTAMS), Vattappara, successfully hosted PREVMED 1.0, the first IAPSM Kerala State Conference, on November 7–8, 2025 with the support of Moogambigai Trust and the blessing of its patrons. Organized under the leadership of Dr. Krishnakumar M. K., Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, SUTAMS, and President of the Kairali Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (KAPSM), the two-day event brought together academicians, researchers, students, and public health professionals to deliberate on the theme of “Health beyond boundaries and binaries- from risk to resilience.”
The inaugural session was graced by Adv. G. S. Anil, Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, as Chief Guest, and Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade, Addnl. Cheif Secretary, Health and Family welfare, Government of Kerala, as Guest of Honour. The inaugural function witnessed the presence of IAPSM National President Dr Asok Bharadwaj and National Secretary Dr. Manish Kumar Singh.. Dr. S. Jayalakshmi , the Dean, SUTAMS and KAPSM secretary Dr. Minu Mohan, KAPSM Past president Dr. Sairu Philip also attended the event.

Day 1 (November 7, 2025) featured keynote lectures by Dr. Mala Ramanathan on “Health of Inter-State Migrants – Need for Gender-Sensitive Response in Kerala” and Dr. Mathew George on “Health and Development – Challenges of Interdisciplinarity in Public Health.” The day also included scientific paper and poster presentations, a dissertation writing workshop led by Dr. Sharon Baisil, an undergraduate quiz competition, and the IAPSM Kerala chapter General Body Meeting, culminating in a networking banquet dinner.
Day 2 (November 8, 2025) began with sessions by Dr. Venkatesan Chakrapani on “Public Health Systems Readiness for LGBTQIA+ Well-Being” and Dr. Nancy Angeline Gnanaselvam on “Gender-Based Violence and Health of Women and LGBTQIA+ Persons.” The day featured further scientific sessions, a student debate, a quiz competition, and a thought-provoking panel discussion on Intimate Partner Violence followed by the Valedictory Function, where Dr. Greshma C. Nair, Organizing Secretary, Prevmed 1.0 as well as south zone executive member KAPSM, delivered the Vote of Thanks. Dr. Vijayakumar, Dr. Thomas Mathew, Dr. Leela Itty Amma also attended the event.
Preceding the main event, pre-conference workshops held from November 3–6, 2025, covered diverse topics such as Food Security, Media Ethics, Survival Analysis, and Palliative Care, engaging participants beyond the SUTAMS campus. Delegates from all over India attended the successful conference.
PREVMED 1.0 was widely appreciated for its academic rigor, inclusivity, and collaborative spirit, marking a significant milestone in strengthening public health education and research in Kerala.

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