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1st AHPICON NE II
2025
A ONE-DAY CONCLAVE ON
Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
Date: 15th Feb 2025
Venue: City Convention Centre, Imphal East
14+
Speakers
650+
Delegates
About the Conclave
The 1st AHPICON NE II 2025 aims to shed light on the critical and growing issue of climate change and its profound impact on human health.
With climate change threatening health through increased heat-related illnesses, respiratory issues, vector-borne diseases, and mental health challenges, this event serves as a platform for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and environmental experts to come together, raise awareness, and discuss actionable strategies. The mission is to create a resilient healthcare ecosystem that can adapt to environmental challenges, ensuring health and well-being for future generations in the North-East and beyond.
Who Should Attend ?
Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and public health experts tackling climate-related health issues.
Policymakers: Leaders shaping sustainable healthcare policies.
Environmental Experts: Scientists and advocates driving climate action.
Students & Scholars: Medical interns, PG residents, and researchers passionate about climate-health innovations.
Corporate Leaders & NGOs: Sustainability professionals and grassroots organizations creating community-based solutions.
Why Attend ?
Learn from Experts: Insights from renowned speakers on climate-health challenges and solutions.
Collaborate: Work with healthcare, policy, and environmental leaders.
Shape Policies: Contribute to actionable recommendations on climate resilience.
Discover Innovations: Explore renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and community adaptations.
Network: Build connections with thought leaders and changemakers.
Agenda
Registration counter opens for spot and confirmed registrations and Breakfast
08:00 am – 09:00 am
Technical Session on Climate Change and Health Impacts- I
Health Impact of Climate Change in Kerala
Dr Jayakrishnan T
Professor & Head Dept of Community Medicine KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala
Climate Change and Cancer
Dr. Thejus Jayakrishnan
Gastrointestinal Oncologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Instructor in Medicine Harvard Medical School
Chairpersons:
Dr. Jugindro Sorokhaibam
Director Medical Services,
Shija Hospitals & Research Institute
Dr. Th. Tomcha Singh
Former HOD Dept. of Radiotherapy, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences & Senior Radiation Oncologist at American Oncology Institute
09:10 am – 9:50 am
Technical Session on Climate Change and Health Impacts- II
Heat-Related Illnesses and Mortality
Dr. Shailaja Tetali
Dean (Research & Policy Support), Indian Institute of Public health, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).
Vector-Borne Diseases in a Changing Climate
Dr. Ranjana Khuraijam
Head of Research and Development & Laboratory Director, Mother’s Care Children Hospital and Research Centre
Climate Change and Mental Health
Dr. R.K. Lenin Singh
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences(RIMS), Imphal
Chairpersons:
Dr. Chambo Gonmei
Director, Manipur Health Services,
Govt. Of Manipur
Dr. N. Hemantakumar Singh
Director,
Family Welfare Services, Govt Of Manipur
Dr. Longjam Usharani Devi
Director,
Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Sciences
09:50 am – 10:50 am
Technical Session on Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
Renewable Energy and Healthcare
Rachita Misra
Associate Director at SELCO Foundation
Climate-Resilient Healthcare Infrastructure
Dr. Jeet Patwari
Managing Partner, PINNACLE Healthcare Consultants Chairman (East Zone), CAHO
Community-Based Adaptation Initiatives
Dr. Sushil Jathanna
Director, CSI Lombard Mission Hospital & State Lead, HELP Karnataka
An Overview of National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health in Manipur
Dr. Y. Niveda Devi
State Nodal Officer, National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), Manipur
Chairpersons:
Dr. Alexander Thomas
Founder & Patron
AHPI CAHO ANBAI
Dr. Palin Khundongbam
CMD
Shija Hospitals and Research Institute
Dr. Simpson Sareo
Vice President,
Manipur Medical Council
10:50 am – 12:10 pm
Inaugural Ceremony
12:10 pm – 01:10 pm
LUNCH BREAK
01:10 pm – 02:00 pm
Session on Policy and Advocacy
National Climate Change Policy and Healthcare
Dr. Karan Thakur
Group Sustainability Lead & Vice President Public Affairs for the Apollo Hospitals Group
International Cooperation and Climate Change
Dr. Rajshankar Ghosh
Convenor Health & Environment Leadership Platform (H.E.L.P.)
Climate Change Adaptation : Policy and Development in Health Sector
Dr. Tourangbam Brajakumar
Director, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manipur
Functionality of the Media in Climate Change Reporting
Salam Rajesh
Climate Journalist & Member, IUCN Climate Crisis Commission
Ethical Issues in Health Intervention
Prof. Th. Meera Devi
Professor & Head, Dept of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur
Chairpersons:
Dr. Brogen Singh Akoijam
Dean Academics,
Regional institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Sinam Rajendra
Former Prof & HOD Dept. of Urology,
RIMS
Dr. Th. Bijoy Singh
HOD Department of Forensic Medicine,
Shija Academy of Health Sciences
02:00 pm – 03:40 pm
Panel Discussion on Actionable Point and Recommendations
Dr. Alexander Thomas
Founder & Patron, AHPI CAHO ANBAI
Dr. C.M Bhagat
Director Bhagat Hospitals & Regional Lead, North H.E.L.P
Dr. K. Khelchandra
Associate Professor Department of Environmental Science, Manipur University
Dr. Mamoni Maity
Accreditation Officer, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
Moderator:
Dr. Rajshankar Ghosh
Convenor Health & Environment Leadership Platform (H.E.L.P.)
03:40 pm – 04:40 pm
Valedictory and Closing Remarks
04:40 pm – 05:30 pm
Co-organizers
Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Manipur
National Health Mission
Indian Medical Association
(IMA) MSB
Association of Healthcare Providers (India) – AHPI
Health and Environment Leadership Platform (HELP)
NOH Program for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses – NCDC
Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO)
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Organizing Committee
Dr. Palin Khundongbam
Organizing Chairman
CMD, Shija Hospital and Research Institute
Dr. Kh. Ratankumar Singh
Organizing Secretary
CMD, Mother’s Care Children Hospital and Research Centre
Dr. James Elangbam
Joint Organizing Secretary
CMD, Acme Fertility and Healthcare Centre
Organizing Treasurer
Dr. M. Achumba
Hospitality Sub-Committee
Ch. Kuleshore, L. Johnson
Scientific Sub-Committee
Dr. Asit Kumar Debnath
Reception Committee
Dr. Jugindra Sorokhaibam
Catering Sub-Committee
Suresh Thokchom
Souvenir Sub-Committee
Dr. Laishram Shyamkumar
Technical/Media Support
Ch. Priyobrata Singh
Registration Fee
General University & College Students
₹ 500
University Scholars, Medical College PG Residents & Interns
₹ 800
Individual
₹ 1000
Couple
₹ 1500
