Srinagar, 11 Oct 2022. A Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Reappraisal of High Altitude Illness was conducted on 08 October 2022 by Fire and Fury Corps. The programme was attended by Director General Medical Services (Navy), Major General Medical, HQ Northern Command and Medical Officers including specialists of all Commands and Services. A total of 27 outstation delegates and 70 local delegates attended the programme including civilian delegates. Four Credit hours were awarded from J&K medical council for the programme. The inaugural address was delivered by GOC, Fire and Fury Corps during which he stressed upon the importance of knowing the unique health challenges posed by High Altitude and their mitigation measures. The scientific sessions deliberated upon all aspects of High Altitude physiology and illnesses with the aim of arriving at consensus guidelines on prevention and management of these disorders. A compendium on prevention and care of High Altitude illnesses for use by Commanders at all levels was also released during the programme.
PRO(Defence), Srinagar