DUBAI, UAE, March 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of
Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and
Industry, the Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society
annual conference (EGHC 2015) will be officially inaugurated by
H.E. Eng. Essa Al Maidoor - Director General, Dubai Health
Authority, on 02nd April
2015, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition
Centre.
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According to Dr. Maryam Al Khatry
- President of the Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Society, EGHC continues to grow in terms of quality of its
educational content and in terms of participation. Delegates
representing over 30 different countries will participate at EGHC
2015, which indicates that the conference is not just an attraction
for regional colleagues, but rather appeals to an even broader
international audience.
"On behalf of my colleagues the members of the Emirates
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society, I would like to extend
our sincere appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of
Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and
Industry for his patronage and to the Dubai Health Authority and
all our strategic partners for their continued support and
endorsement of our efforts to bring timely medical education to the
region in collaboration with world leading organisations." Dr.
Al Khatry said.
"We have, for the third year in a row, received the endorsement
of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and
further extended international collaboration by receiving the
endorsement of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
which is a vote of confidence in the quality of educational content
provided at EGHC 2015 and its growing regional prominence."
"A key feature of EGHC 2015 will be the Video Endoscopy Capsule
workshop and an Advanced Diagnostics Endoscopy course on
01st April 2015, to be
delivered by expert faculty from the World Endoscopy Organization."
"We have also expanded the Hands-on training program from two to
six training stations,
to cater for 300 physicians throughout the three days, which is due
to the increasingly high demand from the participants for such
training opportunities" she added.
Dr. Mohamed Al Zaabi -
Chairperson of the Scientific Committee said: "EGHC 2015 will
include important updates on the treatment and prevention of
Gastroenterological diseases, including sessions on Acid related
and functional disorders, IBD and other enteric diseases and Liver
Problems among others."
"The scientific program will feature the latest updates and
research findings on the treatment of Hepatitis "C", through a
series of interactive presentations by a faculty of some of the
most prominent experts" he said.
Live Endoscopy cases will be transmitted at the meeting hall
from Rashid Hospital during the first two days, in addition to a
dedicated nursing program on 04th April 2015" he added.
Note to the Editor:
The Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society (EGHS)
envisions itself as an organization of Gastroenterologists imbued
with a high level of ethical values and committed to the beneficial
exchange of knowledge among the fraternity of gastrointestinal
practitioners. It also aims to dedicate itself to the development
of systems by means of which research into understanding,
prevention and cure of digestive diseases may be facilitated.
From humble beginnings this forum has grown into one of the most
active, professional medical societies in the UAE maintaining a
high standard.
Currently, the society has around 160 active members from
various specialties such as Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology,
Pediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, General Medicine and Surgery.
The Society meets every month with a set agenda to ensure its
members have an active schedule of events, seminars and forums
covering clinical problems related to the specialty. There are
ongoing plans to conduct epidemiological studies, clinical trials
and basic research so as to have authentic data on the common and
relevant clinical problems in the UAE.
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