VP Dhankhar at 64th NAMS Convocation, AIIMS Jodhpur: flags commercialisation in medicine
On 23 November 2024 at AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar presided over the 64th Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), held with NAMSCON 2024 on the theme of One-Health.
Summary
On 23 November 2024 at AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar presided over the 64th Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), held along with NAMSCON 2024 on the theme 'One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health'. He said health is a paramount concern directly linked to individual and social productivity, and voiced concern over commercialisation and ethical dilution in the medical profession. He urged the use of locally manufactured medical equipment and preventive wellness education against the risks of a digital lifestyle. He noted that Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides cover of up to ₹5 lakh to 104 million families.
Key facts
- Event
- 64th NAMS Convocation + NAMSCON 2024, AIIMS Jodhpur, 23 Nov 2024
- Theme
- One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health
- Presided by
- VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Concern
- Commercialisation and ethical dilution
- Ayushman Bharat (per VP)
- Up to ₹5 lakh; 104 million families
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 64th Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), presided over by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on 23 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: B — AIIMS Jodhpur
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the VP addressed the 64th Convocation of NAMS at AIIMS Jodhpur.
What was the theme of NAMSCON 2024, held with the 64th NAMS Convocation in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the 64th Convocation and NAMSCON 2024 had the theme 'One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health'.