Event on kidney problems among children held

Srinagar, Jan 4: The Department of Pediatrics and Department of Pediatric Nephrology hosted an international luminary, researcher, writer and scholar counted among top 2% scientists globally, Prof Emeritus AIIMS New Delhi Dr Arvind Bagga, Ex-HOD Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology AIIMS New Delhi.

The event was held under patronage of Principal and Dean GMC Srinagar Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah.

Prof Arvind Bagga spoke on renal tubular acidosis in children, a chronic kidney problem where a child fails to grow and is often thirsty and passes a lot of urine. The event brought together students, faculty from pediatric surgery, adult nephrology, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, SKIMS Soura, besides other faculty from Pediatrics and Pediatric Subspecialties.

Welcoming the audience Prof Sheikh Mushtaq said that “we are fortunate to have such a world level top Scientist and clinician in Pediatric nephrology to listen to him personally.”

Introducing Dr Arvind Bagga, Dr M Ashraf Associate Professor and Head Pediatric Nephrology, summarised his voluminous contribution in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology to infuse enthusiasm among the fresh students.

Meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Prof Abus Sami Bhat.