Updates: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-conference Workshop: 22th October 2026, Thursday | Conference: 23rd-24th October 2026, Friday, Saturday

Scientific Schedules

Scientific Program

Organised by the Department of Community Medicine, VCSGGIMS&R, Srinagar Garhwal

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Pre-Conference Workshops
TimeWorkshop & VenueResource Faculty
08:00 – 09:00 AM Breakfast & Registration
08:40 – 09:00 AM Welcome Address and Overview of Workshops
09:00 AM onwards Workshop
Qualitative Methods in Health Research
MEU, Auditorium Ground Floor
  • Dr. Pradeep DeshmukhProfessor and HOD, Dept. of Community Medicine, AIIMS Nagpur
  • Dr. Amol R. DongreProfessor, Dept. of Community Medicine, SWMCH, Puducherry
  • Dr. Yogesh BahurupiAdditional Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, AIIMS Nagpur
Workshop
Evidence Synthesis for Health Research: Practical Meta-analysis
Community Medicine Demo Room 1
  • Dr. Dewesh KumarAdditional Professor, AIIMS-CAPFIMS, New Delhi
  • Dr. Anit KujurAssociate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, RIMS, Ranchi
  • Dr. Ratnesh SinhaAssociate Professor, ESICMCH, Ranchi
Workshop
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research
Community Medicine Demo Room 2
  • Dr. Bhola NathProfessor & HOD, Department of Community Medicine & Public Health, AIIMS Raebareli
11:00 – 11:15 AM High Tea
01:00 – 02:00 PM Lunch
02:00 – 05:00 PM Workshop Continues with Hands-on Exercises, Case Discussions, Q&A Session
05:00 – 05:15 PM Valedictory Session, Feedback & Certificate Distribution
Friday, October 23, 2026
Main Auditorium · Day 1
TimeSession & TopicSpeaker / PanelistChairperson / Moderator
08:00 – 09:00 AM Registration of Delegates
08:15 – 09:00 AM Breakfast
Plenary Session · Venue: Main Auditorium
09:00 – 09:15 AM
One Health in the Himalayas: From National Programmes to Local Action in Uttarakhand
  • Dr. Mahendra Singh GehlotAdditional Professor, AIIMS Rishikesh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jairaj Hanspal
  • Prof. (Dr.) Roopa Hanspal
09:15 – 10:10 AM Panel Session
Beyond Endemicity: Is Visceral Leishmaniasis Moving to New Geographies?
  • From Endemicity to Elimination – Where Are We Now
  • Emerging Geography of VL – Signal, Spillover or New Transmission
  • Expert Panel Discussion
  • Audience Q&A + Key Take-home Messages
  • Dr. Sudarshan MondalSr. CMO, NCVBDC
  • Prof. (Dr.) Hari Shanker JoshiDirector, RMRCG
  • Dr. Bhupendra TripathiDeputy Director, Gates Foundation
  • Dr. Shawar KazmiNPO Kala-azar, WHO
  • Dr. Prasan K PandaAdditional Professor, AIIMS Rishikesh
  • Dr. Atul MittalSPO, Gates Foundation
  • Dr. Amresh KumarDeputy Director NTD & Malaria, PATH
  • Dr. Pradeep Kumar
10:10 – 10:25 AM High Tea
10:25 – 11:20 AM
Immunization Landscape, Uttar Pradesh
  • Dr. Ajay GuptaSEPIO, Uttar Pradesh
  • Dr. Manoj ShukulGM-RI, Uttar Pradesh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Srivastava
Immunization Landscape, Uttarakhand
  • Dr. Ritu AgarwalSEPIO, Uttarakhand
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar
Panel Discussion
Advancing Towards AI 2030 Goals: Digital Innovations & Partnerships to Reach the Last Mile
  • Dr. Ajay GuptaSEPIO, Uttar Pradesh
  • Dr. Manoj ShukulGM-RI, Uttar Pradesh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Shaili VyasHIMS, Dehradun
  • Prof. (Dr.) Manish Kumar SinghRMLIMS Lucknow
  • Dr. Bhupendra TripathiDeputy Director, Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Delivery, Gates Foundation
  • Dr. Surbhi SethDirector, IHAT
  • Prof. (Dr.) Bhawna Pant
  • Prof. (Dr.) Anupama Arya
11:20 – 11:40 AM Oration
Prof. V. N. Mishra Oration
  • Prof. (Dr.) C.M.S. RawatPrincipal, VCSGGIMS&R Srinagar Garhwal
  • Maj. Gen. (Prof.) Atul Kotwal
  • Prof. (Dr.) Manish Kumar Singh
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Oration
Dr. B.G. Prasad Oration
  • Prof. (Dr.) C.M. SinghDirector, RMLIMS Lucknow
  • Prof. (Dr.) Hari Shanker Joshi
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar
12:00 – 01:00 PM Inauguration
01:00 – 01:15 PM
Research Landscape in Uttarakhand: AI and New Frontiers
  • Dr. Ashish JoshiDean and Professor, School of Public Health, University of Memphis; Founder, Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Garg
  • Prof. (Dr.) Swati Khan
01:15 – 02:15 PM Lunch
02:15 – 02:30 PM Keynote Address
Re-imagining Primary Healthcare: Integrating Digital Innovation, Climate Resilience and Equity
  • Maj. Gen. (Prof.) Atul Kotwal, SM, VSM (Veteran)National President, IAPSM
  • Prof. (Dr.) C.M.S. Rawat
  • Prof. (Dr.) C.M. Singh
02:30 – 03:30 PM Panel Session
Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in India: Progress, Persistent Challenges & the Expanding Role of Medical Colleges
  • Current Progress, Challenges
  • Role of Medical Colleges and Support in Addressing Last-Mile Challenges in Elimination
  • Expert Panel Discussion
  • Audience Q&A + Key Take-home Message
  • Dr. Sudarsan Mandal, MDSr. Chief Medical Officer (CHS-HAG), NCVBDC; Formerly DDG (TB), DDG (NCD/IH) & DDG (Leprosy), Government of India
  • Mr. Jayaram ParasaTeam Lead, TSU, NCVBDC
  • Dr. Rajendra Kumar SinghSenior Programme Officer, TSU, NCVBDC
  • Dr. Bhupendra TripathiDeputy Director, Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Delivery, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Singh Martolia
03:30 – 03:50 PM
Powering Health, Empowering Communities: Industry's Role in Public Health
  • Mr. Rajendra Singh JayaraNational Thermal Power Corporation, India
  • Prof. (Dr.) Khursheed Muzammil
  • Prof. (Dr.) Medhavi Agarwal
03:50 – 04:10 PM
From Policy to People: Making the National Mental Health Programme Work
  • Dr. Pankaj SinghAssistant Director, NHM Uttarakhand
  • Prof. (Dr.) Arun Singh
  • Dr. Chhabil Kumar
04:10 – 04:20 PM
Every Gram Counts: Point-of-Care Haemoglobin Testing for Better Public Health Outcomes
  • Mr. Krishna MaheswariHemoCue India, New Delhi
  • Prof. (Dr.) J.P. Singh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Dheeraj Gupta
04:20 – 04:40 PM
Protecting the Protectors: Should Healthcare Worker Immunization Become a Mandatory Policy?
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jayanti SemwalHIMS Jolly Grant, Dehradun
  • Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Kumar Goel
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sadhana Awasthi
04:40 – 05:00 PM
From Policy to Population Impact: Strengthening Tobacco Control in India
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sonu GoelPGIMER Chandigarh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Nath
  • Prof. (Dr.) Manish Kumar Singh
05:00 – 05:30 PM General Body Meeting of IAPSM UPUK State Chapter
07:00 PM onwards Cultural Night & Gala Dinner
Parallel Session · Poster AgendaHall A & Hall B — LT-Zero
TimeHall A (LT-Zero)Hall B (LT-Zero)
09:00 – 10:00 AM NCD 1 – 6 NCD 7 – 11
10:00 – 11:00 AM Digital Health, AI & UHC 1 – 7 Digital Health, AI & UHC 8 – 13
02:00 – 03:00 PM RMNCH+A 1 – 7 RMNCH+A 8 – 13
Parallel Session · Oral AgendaCommunity Medicine Demo Rooms 1 & 2
TimeHall A (CM Demo Room 1)Hall B (CM Demo Room 2)
09:00 – 10:00 AM NCD 1 – 6 Mental & Adolescent Health 1 – 7
10:00 – 11:00 AM NCD 7 – 12 Mental & Adolescent Health 8 – 14
02:00 – 03:00 PM Misc & Nutrition 1 – 7 Women & Child Health 1 – 7
03:00 – 04:00 PM Misc & Nutrition 8 – 14 Women & Child Health 8 – 15
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Main Auditorium · Day 2
TimeSession & TopicSpeaker / PanelistChairperson / Moderator
08:00 – 09:00 AM Breakfast
Symposium on Universal Health Coverage for NCDs – Bridging Policy, Practice and Patient Care · Venue: Main Auditorium
09:00 – 09:15 AM Symposium
Universal Health Coverage for NCDs: Policies, Health System Strengthening and India's Roadmap
  • Dr. Amandeep KaurAIIMS Kalyani
  • Prof. (Dr.) Peeyush Kariwala
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sumeet Dixit
09:15 – 09:30 AM Symposium
Bridging the Implementation Gap: Strengthening Primary Health Care for Comprehensive NCD Care
  • Dr. Sarika PalepuAIIMS Kalyani
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Katyal
  • Prof. (Dr.) Anjuman Chaudhary
09:30 – 09:45 AM Symposium
Optimising Pharmacotherapy for NCDs: Rational Medicines, Adherence and Patient-Centred Care
  • Dr. Arkapal BandyopadhyayAIIMS Kalyani
  • Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Pal Singh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Kesarwani
09:45 – 10:05 AM Symposium
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Current Challenges and Strategies for Effective Prevention and Control
  • Dr. Pankaj SinghAssistant Director, NHM Uttarakhand
  • Prof. (Dr.) Arshiya Masood Siddiqui
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sachin Bhaskar Palve
10:05 – 10:25 AM Symposium
Menstrual Health for a Climate-Resilient Future: From Sustainable Products to Universal Health Coverage
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rekha DuttAIIMS Kalyani
  • Prof. (Dr.) Harivansh Chopra
  • Prof. (Dr.) Ranjana Singh
10:25 – 10:45 AM
The Rigor of Research: Why Young Professionals Need to be Sensitized about Novel Public
  • Dr. Ashish JoshiDean and Professor, School of Public Health, University of Memphis; Founder, Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jayanti Semwal
  • Dr. Janki Bartwal
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Towards Zero Human Rabies Deaths by 2030: One Health, Digital Surveillance and Equitable Access to Prevention
  • Dr. Manish Kumar SinghRMLIMS Lucknow
  • Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Bhardwaj
  • Prof. (Dr.) Shaili Vyas
11:00 – 11:15 AM High Tea
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Empowering Healthcare Professionals through Financial Literacy: A Pathway to Sustainable Universal Health Coverage
  • Mr. Bensira Dcosta
  • Ms. Munira Choonia
  • Prof. (Dr.) Santosh Kumar Verma
12:15 – 01:00 PM
Youth Wellness Beyond Mental Health: A Multidimensional Approach to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Dr. Santosh KumarAIIMS Rishikesh
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rekha Dutt
01:00 – 01:45 PM Valedictory Function
01:45 PM onwards Lunch
Parallel Session · Poster AgendaHall A & Hall B — LT-Zero
TimeHall A (LT-Zero)Hall B (LT-Zero)
09:00 – 10:00 AM CD, Zoonotic & Env. 1 – 6 CD, Zoonotic & Env. 7 – 11
10:00 – 11:00 AM Misc, Mental & Nutrition 1 – 6 Misc, Mental & Nutrition 7 – 11
Parallel Session · Oral AgendaCommunity Medicine Demo Rooms 1 & 2 and MEU Room
TimeHall A (CM Demo Room 1)Hall B (CM Demo Room 2)Hall C (MEU Room)
09:00 – 10:00 AM Digital & Telemedicine 1 – 9 AI in Healthcare & UHC 1 – 9 CD, Zoonotic & Env. 1 – 8

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