Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern and its impact on patients and
communities are known to us all. This is a public health problem, one which is
rapidly spreading across the globe, with not enough resources to control it.
Antibiotic resistance has made it harder for us to treat many infections such
as typhoid, pneumonia, tuberculosis.
A Conclave on “Antimicrobial resistance” from 5 pm onwards is the
highlight of the 2nd day of the 25th MTNL Perfect Health Mela, where an expert
panel will deliberate on this very important public health issue. “Say No
to self-antibiotics”, a campaign against AMR will also be launched at
the Conclave with WHO and NCDC.
The Panelists include Dr Anuj Sharma, Technical Officer AMR,
Health Laboratories, WHO; Dr Sujit K Singh Director NCDC; Dr
Sunil Gupta Addnl Director, HAG & HOD, NCDC, Ms. Meenakshi
Lekhi, Member of Parliament and Mr Sidharth Luthra,
Senior Advocate Supreme Court of India.
There will also be a Spiritual Inter-faith Conference today (from 5
pm onwards) moderated by Dr AK Merchant, National Trustee, Lotus Temple &
Bahai Community of India.
The panelists for the inter-faith conference are Father Felix
Jones, Delhi Archdiocese and Vivat International Masih Church; Dr
Shernaz Cama, Zoroastrian Scholar, Rabbi EI Malekar,
secretary and head priest, Judah Hyam Synagogue; Acharya Vivek Muni
Dharmendra Jain, Acharya Sushil Muni Ashram; Swami Shantatmananda,
General Secretary Ramakrishna Mission; Sardar Paramjit Chandhok,
Executive Member, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee; Mohd. Iqbal
Mulla, Secretary Jamaat-e-Islami Hind; Sant Krishna Shah Vidyarthi,
Head Priest, Valmiki Mandir & Ashram; Imam Umer Ilyas,
President, All India Organization of Imams of Mosques; Ven. Sumithananda
Thero, Secretary, Mahabodhi Society Centre, Delhi; Acharya Dr
Ravindra Naga, Head Priest, Laxmi Narayan Temple; Pirzada Siraj
Madani Nizami, Nizamuddin; Dr Amrit Kaur Basra, Sikh
Scholar and Mr Vijay Sharma, scholar in Shirdi Sai Baba’s life
and teachings.
The Conclave and Spiritual conference will be followed by an entertaining cultural
evening by AIR.
This year, the Perfect Health Mela has introduced a new concept of
“Mini Melas”, which are melas within the main Mela with
five different themes for each day of the Mela. Today is the “Maths
Mela” by SD Public School.
The workshop today should be of interest to many. Nita Mehta,
renowned celebrity chef and author will conduct the workshop on Cooking
between 1pm and 3 pm.
Children in large numbers are participating in the inter-school
competitions “Harmony” and “Eco fest” on Choreography, Skit and
Painting.
The Youth Fest, featuring inter-college competitions on painting,
choreography, Instrumental fusion melodies, slogan and poster making and model
demonstration, is the most popular event among college students.
Join us for the second day of the Mela … Be a part of this unique health
event…
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
President
Elect Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of India
Immediate Past National President IMA
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