Greater Noida, May 2026: The Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS) College & Hospital successfully organized the THALCARE SUMMIT 2026 CME, focusing on the critical theme “Thalassemia: Challenges in Diagnosis & Management,” bringing together renowned medical experts, academicians, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from different regions of the country. The Continuing Medical Education (CME) program was jointly organized by the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Pathology at NIIMS, Greater Noida, to enhance awareness, strengthen clinical understanding, and discuss the latest advancements in thalassemia diagnosis and management. The Organising committee comprised of Dr (Col) Arun Chaudhary,Professor & Head, Department of Pathology & Dr Amit Modi, Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics as organising chairpersons while Dr Vertika Gupta, Associate professor, Department of Pathology, & Dr Avinash Jha, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, as organising secretaries for the event.
The summit was organized under the leadership of Chief Patron Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh, Chairman of Noida International University, Dr. Vikram Singh, Chancellor of Noida International University, and Co-Patron Dr. S. N. Gupta, Director of NIIMS, Greater Noida. The summit conveners included Dr. (Brig) Ranjit Ghuliani ( Medical Superintendent)and Dr. Manisha Jindal(Dean).
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. (Col) Arun Chaudhary, Organising Chairperson, Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology, NIIMS, who welcomed the dignitaries, delegates, and participants while highlighting the importance of addressing challenges in thalassemia diagnosis and management through collaborative learning and medical advancements.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Amit Modi, Organising Chairperson, Professor and HOD, Department of Paediatrics, expressed gratitude to the university leadership and administration for supporting the initiative. He emphasized the growing importance of medical education, innovation, and collaborative healthcare practices in improving patient outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Avinash Jha, Organising Secretary, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, shared that THALCARE SUMMIT 2026 marked the first edition of the summit and witnessed participation from more than 130 delegates. He highlighted the institution’s achievements, certifications, and academic initiatives while outlining the event’s key components, including five expert sessions and two panel discussions focused on various aspects of thalassemia care. Adding an engaging dimension to the summit, activities such as Quiz, , reel- making, rangoli-making and poster-making competitions were also organized to spread awareness about thalassemia.
The Chief Guest of the event, Dr. R. K. Gupta, Professor & Director, Govt Institute of Medical sciences (GIMS) lauded the initiative and remarked, “It is my privilege to share the dais with Dr. Vikram Singh, and the chosen theme for the summit is highly relevant in today’s healthcare landscape. I congratulate the faculty members, mentors, and students whose dedicated efforts, including the special song presentation on World Thalassemia Day, beautifully reflected awareness and sensitivity towards this important medical condition.”
Speaking on the occasion, Guest of Honour, Dr. Vikram Singh said, “At Noida International University and NIIMS, we remain committed to creating platforms that foster clinical excellence, medical research, and interdisciplinary learning. THALCARE SUMMIT 2026 reflects our dedication to addressing critical healthcare challenges and empowering healthcare professionals through meaningful academic exchange.”
Dr. S. N. Gupta, Director of NIIMS Hospital, stated, “Thalassemia continues to be a major healthcare concern, and through initiatives like THALCARE SUMMIT 2026, we aim to strengthen awareness, early diagnosis, and effective management practices.” The overwhelming participation and exchange of ideas at the summit underscore its significance.”
The summit witnessed the participation of several esteemed speakers and healthcare experts from various regions including Dr. Nita Radhakrishnan, Professor, Paediatric Hemat-oncologist, Post Graduate Institue of Child Health (PGICH), Dr. Jyotsna Madaan, Professor, Department of Pathology, PGICH, Dr Mukesh Dhankar, Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Lady Harding medical college Delhi, Dr (Col) Jyoti Kotwal, Professor , Department of Hematology, Sir Gangaram Hospital delhi and many more, making it a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue, and innovation in thalassemia care. With engaging expert sessions, meaningful discussions, and enthusiastic delegate participation, THALCARE SUMMIT 2026 concluded as a resounding success, reinforcing NIIMS’ commitment to advancing healthcare education and patient-centered medical practices.
Also, NIIMS has newly acquired advanced technology aided HPLC machine for detection of Thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies which will help in screening, early detection and better management of patients in the region.
