Dimapur, Nov. 16 (EMN): The Association of Rural Surgeons of India (ARSI) 25th Annual Conference (silver jubilee) got underway on Thursday at the conference hall of Hotel Acacia in Dimapur. The conference is being held under the theme ‘Bringing rural surgery to the doorstep’.
Delegates from all over the country and local doctors are said to be attending the three-day conference.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, chief guest, President Nagaland Medical Council Dr. L M Murry, stressed on making use of facilities available in one’s hands rather than hoping for something that is not in hand. He said all possible innovation and skill are needed to focus on healthcare of the rural population.
“Medical science has tremendously developed but waiting for these technologies to trickle down to the rural people will take a lifetime and hence, the need is to focus on what is at hand,” he said
He also commended ARSI for giving yeomen service to the rural population across the country, who are devoid of healthcare facilities.
Chairman organizing committee Dr. Z Mozhui, appreciated rural surgeons who are working under challenging conditions and yet doing a commendable job. He said rural surgeons are the true general surgeons working under severe constraints in terms of equipments and manpower.
Also addressing the gathering, ARSI resident, Dr. B D Patel highlighted the 25th Anniversary of ARSI. He also extended warm greetings to all the participants on behalf of ARSI.
