The 78th NATCON was held at Lulu International Convention Centre, Thrissur, Kerala from February 02, 03 and 04, 2024 and organised by Association of Pulmonologists, Thrissur and Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine under the aegis of The Tuberculosis Association of India. The Conference theme was “ Robert Koch to Robotics”. Dr.N.K. Jain was the President of the Conference.
It was a three day conference with Day-1 dedicated to pre conference workshops. Ten workshops were conducted, in which hands on experience was given to post graduate students about various technologies used in TUBERCULOSIS and Respiratory Diseases. These were attended resident doctors and faculty in large numbers
Two days conference was attended by more than 700 delegates from all parts of India. Faculty included renowned Indian and overseas doctors. Highlights of the conference included presentation of the TAI Oration and other awards, panel discussions and debates on current topics in Tuberculosis and Respiratory diseases. “Meet the Expert” was another unique feature of this conference.
A major attraction was the first national Level PG quiz in which more than 600 PG students were registered. Winners were given cash prizes.
In addition, meeting of Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Editorial Board, State Secretaries technical meeting and South East Asia Regional UNION meeting were held on the sidelines of the NATCON.
The conference was a grand success with active participation by delegates.