‘Strengthen role of general physicians in public health’
A medical conference organized by the Indian Medical Association's College of General Practitioners emphasized the need to elevate the role of general physicians in public health. The event focused on reducing treatment costs and improving modern medical practices.
Why it matters
Addresses the critical need for cost-effective primary healthcare delivery in the Indian medical system.
A medical conference held here on Sunday (July 19, 2026) called for steps to strengthen the role of general physicians in public health to reduce treatment costs.
The conference, attended by around 300 doctors from across south India, was organised by the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) College of General Practitioners.
Around 10 papers on commonly found diseases among the people and the modern treatment methods were presented. It was followed by a panel discussion for family physicians and general practitioners. An emergency training workshop was held for the delegates. Postgraduate medical students also presented their research papers.
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