India hosts intl. congress on military medicine

November 20, 2017 10:14 pm | Updated 10:14 pm IST - NEW DELHI

India is for the first time hosting the World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine, which was formally inaugurated by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Navy Chief and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee on Monday.

“It is a platform to share medical best practices and also foster long term bonds,” said Lt. Gen. Bipin Puri, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.

Around 350-400 foreign delegates from 80 countries are expected to take part in the 42nd edition of the Congress, themed ‘Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead’.

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