Summit Theme
Health, Climate, Community : Uniting Stakeholders for Action
Where
New Delhi
When
Friday to Saturday
7-8 March
Event Schedule
Please note that the schedule is updated in real time and may change before the event
Our 1 & 2 day event encompasses a series of panel discussions and interactive quizzes
Registration
Inaugural Session
Welcome Speech
Lighting of Lamp
Keynote
Opening of Summit
Tea Break
Plenary 1
Climate and Health: Crafting a Unified Response to Universal Health Coverage
Interactive Session
Quiz
Plenary 2
The air we breathe: Climate Change and the catalysis of Chronic Lung Diseases
Lunch Break
Interactive Session
Quiz
Plenary 3
The Hidden Health Crisis: Exploring the Links Between Climate Change and CVDs
Interactive Session
Quiz
Plenary 4
Equitable Cancer Prevention and Management:Addressing Disparities through multi-stakeholder Interventions
Tea Break
Networking Dinner
End of Day
Opening Speech for Day 2
Recap of Day 1
Plenary 5
Mental Health in Climate Change-Induced Health Complications
Tea Break
Plenary 6
Rare Diseases: Navigating New Challenges in Healthcare
Lunch Break
Interactive Session
Quiz
Plenary 7
Climate Change and Communicable Diseases: A Multi Stakeholder Perspective
Tea Break
Plenary 8
PAG X Industry
Wrap Up
Closing Remarks
Meet Our Speakers
Special Guests
Dr. Thahirahtul Asma Zakaria
Public Health Physician, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Dr Fauzia Khan
Honorable Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Rehan A Khan
Managing Director, MSD India Region
Panel 1: Climate and Health: Crafting a Unified Response to Universal Health Coverage
Dr D Praveen
Director, Primary Healthcare Program, The George Institute for Global Health, India
Dr. Pushp Bajaj
Programme Lead, CEEW
Smitha Sadasivan
Senior Advisor on Inclusive Health Policy, Disability Rights India Foundation | Member, Global Patient Think Tank
Dr Rajiv Kumar Jain
Chair, Scientific Committee on Education and Training in Occupational Health
Dr Pallavi Joshi
Assistant Professor, Amity University, Noida
Ms. Faustina Gomez
Technical Officer Climate Change and Health, WHO SEARO
Panel 2: The Toxic Link: Climate Change and the Catalysis of Chronic lung diseases
Dr. Abhinav Vaidya
ChairPerson, SEAR NCD Alliance
Dr. Manas Pratim Roy
ADG, (MPR/NCD) Directorate General Health Services, GOI
Dr Carmin Uppal
Deputy Director, Lung Care Foundation, India
Dr Harshal Salve
Additional Professor, Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi
Dr Ashok Behera
School of Pharmaceutical & Populations Health Informatics, DIT University, Uttarakhand, India
Prachi Kataria
Lived Experience Advocate, NCD Alliance
Panel 3: The Hidden Health Crisis: Living with Cardiovascular Diseases
Dr Krishna Reddy
CEO, Access Health International
Manvir Victor
Founder, Vital Signs Asia
Ram Khandelwal
CEO, Heart Health India Foundation
Dr Monica Arora
Executive Director HRIDAY, President NCDA
Anu Gomanju
Lived Experience Patient Advocate, and Vice-Chair, Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts (Global ARCH)
Dr. Ahmar Tarique
Consultant Cardiology, Medanta Hospitals
Panel 4: Equitable Cancer prevention and Management. Addressing Disparities through multistakeholder interventions
Dr. Suman Kharkwal
HOD and Surgical Oncologist, ESI Basaidharpur, New Delhi
Ranjit Pritam Kaur
Board of Directors, Reach to Recovery International
Dr. Seema Pai
Senior Director Clinical Site Operations – India Cluster (India, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa, Pfizer Limited
Dr Pragya Shukla
HOD, Medical Oncology DSCI
Dr Urvashi Prasad
Lung Cancer survivor, Ex Director Niti Ayog
Dr. Suman Karanth
Senior Consultant Oncology, Fortis Gurgaon
Panel 5: Mental Health and Climate Change- Double Jeopardy
Prof Nand Kumar
Psychiatrist, AIIMS
Dr Yutaro Setoya
Team Lead, NCDs and Comorbidities, WHO India
Narendhar R
Executive Director ARDSI
Dr Nimesh G Desai
Independent Consultant in Psychiatry and Public Mental Health, Former Director, IHBAS Delhi
Priti Shridhar
CEO, Mariwala Health Initiative
Mugdha Barik
Youth Mental Health Advocate, Founder “Lets Talk”
Dr. Deepika Dahima
Counsellor, Mental Health Foundation India
Panel 6: Rare Diseases: Navigating New Challenges in Healthcare
Ms. Ritu Jain
Secretary, RDI Council, Rare Disease International
Dr Rahul U R
State Nodal Officer Child Health & Rare Diseases Government of Kerala
Shalaka Parab
Co-Founder, Pulmonary Hypertension India
Dr Madhulika Kabra
Ex Professor, AIIMS Delhi
Dr. Ratna Dua Puri
Senior Consultant and Chairperson, Medical Genetics and Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Dr. Shefali Gulati
Professor, Faculty-in-charge, Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi
Manjit Singh
Hon President LSDSS India
Panel 7: Climate Change and Communicable Diseases: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective
Manoj Pardeshi
General Secretary, National Coalition of PLHIV in India (NCPI+)
Sonal Mehta
Vice President gender and diversity, ECHO
Dr Rajeev Sharma
Expert in DRR, Pandemic Preparedness, and Climate-Adapted Public Health Emergency & Disaster Management
Dr Ranga Reddy Burri
President - Infection Control Academy of India, Honorary Professor - University of Hyderabad
Anupama Srinivasan
Assistant Director, REACH India
Dr Bhuvnesh Shrivastava
Director Healthcare,US India Strategic Partnership Forum
Panel 8: PAG x Industry
Dr Ratna Devi
Director, PAIR Academy; CEO, DakshamA Health
Dr. Monika Puri
Chief Country Access and Health Policy Officer, Roche India
Neelima Dwivedi
Executive Director- Public Policy, Communications & Market Access, MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
Vaishali Iyer
Country Head Communications, Patient Advocacy, CSR and Business Excellence & Execution
Nakul Verma
Senior Director-Public Affairs, Sanofi India Ltd.
Event Venue
The PARK New Delhi
The Mantra Hall
The PARK New Delhi is located in central Delhi in close proximity to key commercial and business locations. This best 5-star hotel in Delhi operates across 220 rooms and suites and offers over 5,957 square feet of conference and banqueting space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a registration fee for the conference?
No, registration for the event is free of cost.
Will accommodation and travel expenses be covered for attendees?
We will cover accommodation and travel expenses for invited speakers and delegates.
How do I know if my accommodation and travel expenses will be covered?
If you are an invited speaker or delegate whose accommodation and travel expenses will be covered, you will receive a confirmation email from the conference organizers.
Who will be attending this conference?
This conference is designed for a diverse group of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, research experts, industry representatives, patient organizations, government officials and policymakers, civil society organizations, and civilians, including patients, caregivers, and patient advocates.
Are there any special features or activities during the conference?
Yes, the conference will include networking lunch and dinner sessions, as well as several interactive sessions between panel discussions to encourage active participation and collaboration among attendees.
Are there any opportunities for networking?
Absolutely! In addition to the formal sessions, we have scheduled networking lunch and dinner sessions to foster connections among attendees from various sectors.
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions or special needs?
Please indicate any dietary restrictions or special needs during the registration process. We will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
Is there a dress code for the conference?
While there is no formal dress code, we recommend business casual attire to maintain a professional atmosphere during the event.
Can I volunteer at the conference?
Yes, we welcome volunteers to assist with various aspects of the conference. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an expression of interest to patientsummit@pairacademy.org .
How can my organization become a sponsor or partner for the conference?
We welcome sponsorship and partnership inquiries. Please contact our team at finance@pairacademy.org for more details on the opportunities available and how your organization can get involved.
Who can I contact for more information?
For any additional questions or information, please reach out to the conference organizing committee via email at patientsummit@pairacademy.org
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