At the 84th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASICON 2024), DFCA made a significant impact in raising awareness about air pollution and climate change as urgent health crises. With the leadership of Prof. Dr. Shiva K. Misra, DFCA’s presence stood out among major pharmaceutical exhibitors, offering a unique platform to engage over 5,000 healthcare professionals. Key moments included a powerful keynote by Dr. Arvind Kumar, highlighting the severe health impacts of air pollution, and an interactive stall that enrolled over 230 doctors committed to leading local air pollution mitigation efforts. Continuous on-screen presentations across the venue stressed the urgent connection between air pollution and health. Prof. Dr. Misra’s inaugural oration emphasized the growing burden of air pollution, particularly for surgeons, motivating healthcare professionals to advocate for clean air. Over 70 doctors pledged to join DFCA’s mission, marking ASICON 2024 as a milestone in mobilizing the medical community for cleaner air and healthier communities.
ASICON 2024
December 12-14, 2024