Grand Inauguration of IAPSM UP-UK CON 2025 at Integral University
INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY – PRESS NOTE (DAY 1)
XXVIII Annual International Integral–IAPSM UP-UK Conference 2025
Organized by: Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMSR), Integral University, Lucknow
Venue: Central Auditorium, Integral University
Theme: One Health: Precision, Prevention & Prediction
Date: 15 November 2025
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
The 28th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) commenced today at the Central Auditorium of Integral University, marking the beginning of an insightful and knowledge-driven Day 1.
Chief Guest Addresses the Gathering
The conference was officially inaugurated by Mr. Amit Kumar Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Medical Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
In his keynote address, he highlighted:
the rising importance of the One Health concept,
the need for integrated public health strategies, and
the role of data-driven decision-making in building resilient health systems.
He emphasized that public health preparedness and effective coordination are essential, especially as global outbreaks such as COVID-19 have shown that health threats transcend borders. He noted that Uttar Pradesh, with nearly 80 medical colleges, holds immense potential for advancing public health initiatives, but collective and sustained efforts remain crucial.
He urged universities and professional organizations like IAPSM to transform the vision of One Health into meaningful research, training, and field-level outcomes.
Highlights of the Inaugural Session
The inaugural function was graced by the esteemed leadership of Integral University and the IAPSM fraternity:
Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar, Chancellor & Founder
Mrs. Azra Waseem, Co-Founder
Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar, Pro-Chancellor
Mr. Syed Mohammad Fauzan Akhtar, Additional Pro-Chancellor
Prof. (Dr.) Javed Musarrat, Vice Chancellor
Prof. (Dr.) Manish Kumar Singh, Secretary General, IAPSM
Prof. (Dr.) Bhawna Pant, President, IAPSM UP-UK Chapter
Prof. (Dr.) Syed Belal Hassan, Organizing Chairperson & Head, Community Medicine, IIMSR, and Director, Integral Hospital
A notable moment of the ceremony was the release of the Conference Souvenir. The inaugural session concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Abha Chandra, Dean, IIMSR, followed by the National Anthem.
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Academic Proceedings of Day 1
Day 1 featured diverse academic sessions, distinguished orations, and expert-led discussions focused on public health, medical education, and health system strengthening.
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Orations & IAPSM Annual Awards
The day opened with two eminent oration lectures:
Prof. B.G. Prasad Oration – delivered by Prof. (Dr.) P.K. Jain, Former Vice Chancellor, KGMU & UPUMS Saifai
Prof. V.N. Mishra Oration – delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Seema Jain, HOD, LLRM Medical College, Meerut
Following the orations, the IAPSM Annual Awards were presented by Dr. Manish Kumar Singh, Secretary, IAPSM UP-UK.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS (DAY 1)
Session 1: One Health
This session focused on multidisciplinary collaboration, zoonotic disease prevention, and predictive public health modelling.
Speakers:
Dr. Sanjeev Dave, Dr. Sachin Palve, Dr. Upasona Ghosh, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar, Prof. (Dr.) S.D. Kandpal
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Session 2: Strengthening Health Systems
Senior IAS and PCS officers, along with academic leaders, discussed key strategic areas:
Civil Registration & Vital Statistics (CRVS)
AI-enabled health data analytics
Enhancing public health infrastructure
Integrating digital healthcare platforms
Key contributors: Dr. Sheetal Verma (IAS), Dr. Adarsh Singh (IAS), Dr. Abhay Pandey (PCS), Dr. Pankaj Singh (PCS)
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Session 3: Breast Cancer – Current Trends & Future Pathways
Experts shared insights on breast cancer epidemiology, early diagnosis, surgical advancements, and reconstructive techniques.
Speakers:
Dr. Quazi Ghazwan (Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai), Dr. Nida Khan, Dr. M.L.B. Bhatt, Dr. Ayush Lohia, and senior faculty from AMU and IIMSR.
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Session 4: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
State-level and zonal program officers discussed challenges, achievements, and innovative solutions for controlling NTDs in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Session 5: Pandemic Preparedness & Future Roadmap
Experts deliberated on future pandemic readiness, strengthening surveillance networks, and enhancing digital response mechanisms.
Speakers:
Dr. Adarsh Singh (IAS), Dr. Abhay Pandey (PCS), Dr. Pankaj Singh (PCS), Prof. (Dr.) Syed Belal Hassan, Dr. Md. Imran Khan
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Conclusion of Day 1
Day 1 concluded successfully, bringing together public health professionals, administrators, researchers, and academicians to explore emerging challenges under the One Health paradigm. The discussions underscored the importance of collaborative approaches, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning in advancing the health systems of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The conference will continue tomorrow with workshops, thematic presentations, panel discussions, and multiple scientific sessions.