Jipmer extends telemedicine activity to New Zealand

Published On 2018-08-26 03:42 GMT   |   Update On 2018-08-26 03:42 GMT

Puducherry: The Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has recently extended their Telemedicine activities with Auckland, New Zealand.


According to a JIPMER release on Thursday, the scientific programme was organised for the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology using Asia Pacific Advanced Network(APAN) for two days.


Dr Kalyanasundaram (Associate Professor) from the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology delivered Lecture Online on 'Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopy and Robotic) Gastrointestinal Surgery'. Besides him, other Faculty and Residents also participated in the Scientific Session.


JIPMER being a Regional Resource Centre (RRC) for Telemedicine for more than 160 Medical Colleges of South India, has been collaborating Telemedicine activities globally using National Knowledge Network (NKN) with various countries like Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Srilanka, Nepal, Australia, UK, Morocco, Italy.

Tags:    

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News