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‘Surgeons' Day' on June 15 to highlight role of specialists in society

Prayagraj: 'Surgeons' Day' will be observed in Sangam City for the first time on June 15, said officials of Allahabad Medical Association and the Prayagraj chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) on Friday. The entire week from June 9 to June 15 is being celebrated as "Surgeons' Week" with a series of socially impactful events. The conference opened with a tribute to victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash. Announcing the event schedule, Dr Sanjay Singh, secretary of the local ASI unit, detailed the activities-- On June 11, a patient interaction programme titled "Terapy" will be held to promote open dialogue between doctors and patients. On June 12, a basic surgical skills workshop and table-top demonstration will be conducted for medical trainees followed by a health camp and rural awareness drive on June 13. On June 14, a blood donation camp, plantation and yoga session will be organised. The week will conclude on June 15 with the formal celebration of Surgeons Day, featuring a symposium, doctors' awards and a felicitation ceremony. Emphasising the larger role of surgeons in society, Dr Probal Neogi, former national president of ASI said: "A surgeon is not just someone who saves lives in the operation room but lays the foundation for social change. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Surgeons Week reaffirms both our clinical and ethical responsibilities." Dr Sujit Singh, president of the Allahabad Surgeons Association, said: "This is not just a celebration but an opportunity to connect young doctors with their social responsibilities. It is an honour to launch this historic initiative from the soil of Prayagraj." Dr Abhinav Agarwal and Dr Santosh Singh said: "Surgery is both science and service. Through this week, we aim to show that surgeons are active partners in nation-building. This initiative bridges the gap between the medical community and society." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .