The All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2019 (AICOG) stall was inaugurated here. Odia film star Sabyasachi called for the need for women equality and equal opportunity for girl child for a better and developed India, while inaugurating it along with Dr Neharika Malhotra from Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
“With more than 350 million youths in the country, by ensuring they remain healthy will go a long way in building a healthy nation. We truly believe that "women's health is nation’s wealth" and it is the tagline of the 62nd AICOG, 2019 to be held in Bengaluru,” remarked Chairperson of the 62nd AICOG Dr Hema Divakar.
Dr CN Purandare and Dr Johanvis from FIGO - The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the apex body and global voice for women's health hereby endorsed the role model initiatives being rolled out for prevention of diabetes in pregnancy in India.
“The challenges of organising a mammoth conference with more than 15000 Obgynies in Bangalore will be leveraged as an opportunity by Team Bangalore to share experience and showcase the richness of the State,” said 62nd AICOG organizing secretary Dr Sheela Mane.