A virtual conference on women’s health and technology was organised by the IndoAmerican Chamber of Commerce, North India Council (IACC-NIC) as a part of G20 conventions, celebrating 75 years of Indo-US relations on Tuesday.
The event was graced by several specialists, health professionals, social workers and field experts from India and abroad who have been working in the field of women’s health and technology.
Chief guest Lav Agarwal, additional secretary of ministry of family health and welfare, Government of India, spoke about how good health and hygiene are intrinsic to gender equity.
He also spoke of various government schemes like ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and ‘Anaemia Mukt Bharat’ and how the latter reached 45 crore women and children in the last six years.
Addressing the event, Sangita Patil, India health director with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), said women’s health is at the core of development and that the link between their health and economic development too is undeniable.
Dr Naresh Trehan, managing director, Medanta Heart Institute, Gurugram, spoke about the importance of knowing one’s family genetics as heart diseases, cancer and osteoporosis can often be hereditary.
He stressed that over the years, more importance had been given to women’s health as compared to the past. “Some women may also have a genetic predisposition to breast cancer,” said Dr Trehan while emphasising the importance of regular testing for women.
The regional vice president, IACC-NIC, delivered the vote of thanks while noting the importance of diagnostic tools, products and technologies introduced to improve women’s health. The event was co-organised by Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals.
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