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AHMEDABAD, MAR 11
To mark the International Women’s Day and improve the quality of living of women in our society in general and the woman doctors in particular, the Gujarat State Woman Doctors Conference, was held here on Sunday.
With the theme “Empowering Women, Inspiring Change,” the conference discussed the challenges women face in maintaining their health during the different phases of their lives and what they could do to overcome them.
Every woman should realise the importance of regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep, menstrual hygiene, and stress management and be tuned to self-care, emphasized the experts.
Kickstarting the conference, Dr Mona Desai, Conference Chairperson, said, “We have kept talks on current topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical practice, which is now the future, ‘Healthy Women, Healthy World’-wherein Endocrinologist talked on physical health of women, Padmashree Dr. Sudhir Shah talked about how to attain peace of mind.”
She added that “We, doctors, are full of stress due to dual responsibility of balancing the profession and family. A talk of how to control emotions by a psychiatrist-as women are known to be very emotional. A burning topic of Cyber crime was also discussed as nowadays everyone needs to be aware and agile. All in all, it is package of mental and physical wellbeing -a women cannot become empowered without these two things. Our aim is to improve the thinking of women and thereby to bring a positive change in the society.”
More than 4૦0 women doctors across the state participated in the conference.
Let us work together to make ‘Rights. Equality. Empowerment’ a tangible reality for all women and girls: Dr. Suneeta Reddy, Managing director, Apollo Hospitals
Commenting on the International Women’s Day, Dr. Suneeta Reddy, Managing director, Apollo Hospitals, said: “As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we must acknowledge the undeniable strides made in advancing women’s rights globally since the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. However, while more girls are in school and have access to vital services, the progress is not uniform, and significant challenges persist, particularly for girls in marginalized communities, conflict zones, and those impacted by the climate crisis and pandemics.
Building on our collective strength, we must work together to dismantle systemic barriers that hinder women and girls from achieving their full potential and create truly equitable and inclusive environments. Empowering the next generation is paramount. They are the catalysts for lasting change and must be equipped with the rights, resources, and opportunities to lead and shape the future.
Strategic investments in initiatives that promote women’s rights and gender equality will help ensure that no girl is left behind. I urge women leaders to leverage their inherent influence capital and foster a legacy of empowerment and equality for generations to come. Let us work together to make ‘Rights. Equality. Empowerment’ a tangible reality for all women and girls as we build a more just and equitable world for everyone.”
