11 months ago
Expert Calls for Stronger Respiratory Threat Preparedness by 2030
Experts are working to get ready for future breathing problems.
They are using new technologies like AI to predict outbreaks.
They are also looking at ways to give people personalized treatment and using devices to check lung function.
The focus is on precision care and clean air.
This will also help eliminate diseases like TB, and speed up diagnoses.
They want to build a system where everyone has access to healthy air and effective care.
This plan aims to create a system that helps reduce breathing problems and keep people healthy.
Dr. Guleria emphasized prioritizing genomic surveillance and the One Health approach.
The conference was the 'Breath by Breath' national pulmonology conference.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics can forecast disease outbreaks.
Smart inhalers and home devices are helping doctors optimize treatment plans.
The vision includes a resilient respiratory care system with clean air and digital tools.
- Who
- Dr. Randeep Guleria and experts in pulmonary medicines
- What
- Discussed strategies to improve respiratory care and preparedness for future threats.
- Where
- Pune, India, at the Association of Physicians of India – Armed Forces Medical Services (API-AFMS) conference
- When
- Friday
- Why
- To strengthen preparedness against future respiratory threats
Key facts
- Key Speaker
- Dr. Randeep Guleria, Chairman of the Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Medanta Gurugram
- Conference Title
- Healthcare in 2030: Preparing for the Respiratory Revolution
- Conference Host
- Association of Physicians of India – Armed Forces Medical Services (API-AFMS)
- Conference Organizers
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences (AICTS)
- Main Focus
- Strengthening preparedness against future respiratory threats
Quotes
Dr. Randeep Guleria
Former Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
“Care is moving from one size fits all to personalised treatment. Smart inhalers with sensors, home devices to check lung function and advanced tests like liquid biopsies help doctors optimise treatment plans.”
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“Every breath is a prayer, every lung a universe- let 2030 be the age of healthy air”
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