AIIMS-Bhubaneswar hosts conclave on in-travel medical facilities

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (UNI) AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, in joint collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), hosted the 2nd National Conclave on Travel Health Clinics (THCs).

The event served as a vital national platform to deliberate on strengthening Travel Health infrastructure in India and integrating it into the mainstream public health system.

The conclave brought together representatives from various ministries, including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Defence, along with experts from 16 AIIMS institutions and State Medical Colleges.

The Centre is laying emphasis on establishing Travel Health Clinics (THCs) across the country through coordinated inter-ministerial collaboration, said Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

Dr. S. Senthilnathan, Deputy Director General (Public Health – International Health), Union Health Ministry, addressed the feasibility of in-travel medical care, suggesting that even without doctors on board, trained staff could manage basic health issues effectively.

The Conclave featured expert sessions, panel discussions, and practical demonstrations, reinforcing the need for a robust, policy-aligned, and research-backed approach to Travel Health in India.