Reimagining Healthcare: A Call for Prevention

With non-communicable and lifestyle diseases on rapid rise, globally, the shift from treatment-based approaches to preventive healthcare is the need of the hour.

We warmly invite you to the 5th Karnataka State Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM). With the theme “Lifestyle for Holistic Health”, this conference aims to highlight the urgent need to integrate nutrition, physical activity, and mental wellness into individual lifestyles and public health strategies to foster healthier communities.

At the conference, stakeholders from all walks of healthcare ecosystem, will exchange ideas on:

  • Dietary diversity and public health nutrition
  • Physical activity and fitness interventions
  • Mental well-being and stress management
  • Community education and behavioural changes
  • Socio-cultural drivers of metabolic health

Key Dates

Pre-Conference Workshops: 11 September 2025

Main Conference: 12–13 September 2025

Registration Closes: 15 July 2025

Abstract Submission Closes: 15 July 2025

Register here by

15 July 2025

Submit abstract by

15 July 2025

Collaborate, learn, and lead the shift towards preventive care at the 5th Karnataka State Conference of IAPSM

Pre-Conference Workshops

1. Vital Choices: Eating Right for Every Age

This hands-on nutrition workshop delves into the transformative role of nutrition in preventive healthcare. Participants will gain actionable insights into the power of nutrition in promoting holistic health and wellness. Through interactive sessions, hands-on training, and evidence-backed strategies, the workshop offers applicable tools for both clinical and research settings.

Key sessions:

  • NFHS & CNSS data analysis with HST insights from IIT Bombay
  • Macronutrients, mitochondria & metabolic health
  • Breastfeeding guidance (45 key techniques), and complementary feeding best practices

2. Meta-Analysis: Empowering Health Professionals with Evidence Synthesis Skills

A focused skill-building workshop crafted for professionals aiming to master the concept of meta-analysis. This workshop is curated for researchers and practitioners committed to advancing data-driven public health solutions.

Key sessions:

  • Literature review techniques & PubMed strategies
  • Fixed/random effects models, and heterogeneity
  • Forest plots, Galbraith plots, sub-group analysis, and meta-regression

Each session includes live demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Organising Committee

The Department of Community Medicine at Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SMSIMSR), Muddenahalli, Karnataka leads the charge in preventive healthcare through public health research, outreach, and national health initiatives across rural India. From school health to maternal nutrition, the department drives evidence-based solutions that shape a healthier future.

SMSIMSR is a one-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art, free-of-charge institution, inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 March, 2023. Bridging the rural-urban divide, improving the patient-doctor ratio in rural and underserved regions and creating self-sufficient, service-centric and strategic healthcare professionals are some of the core objectives of this institution.

Leadership & Organising Committee

Chief Patron
Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai

Chancellor, SSSUHE, Global Humanitarian & Spiritual Leader

Sri Madhusudan Sai is a global humanitarian leader whose mission of service and spirituality spans 80 countries. Since 2012, he has dedicated his life to uplifting millions through free nutrition, education, and healthcare initiatives under the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission (SMSGHM).

Patrons

  1. Sri B N Narasimha Murthy – Chief Mentor – Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam Group of Institutions
  2. Prof Srikanta Murthy K – Vice-Chancellor, SSSUHE
  3. Sri R K Subramanya – Trustee, PBMT
  4. Dr Raghupathi A R – Director of Medical Education, SSSUHE
  5. Dr Satish Babu – Director of Academics & Strategic Growth, SMSIMSR
  6. Dr Vasudeva Upadhyaya – Director of Integrated Medicine, SMSIMSR
  7. Dr Padmasri R – Medical Superintendent, SMSIMSR

IAPSM Office Bearers

  1. Dr Ashok K Bharadwaj – President, National IAPSM
  2. Dr Annarao G Kulkarni – Immediate Past President, National IAPSM
  3. Dr Poonam R Naik – President, IAPSM – Karnataka
  4. Maj Gen (Prof.) Atul Kotwal – President Elect, National IAPSM
  5. Dr Manish Singh – Secretary General, National IAPSM
  6. Dr Sunil Kumar D.R – Secretary, IAPSM – Karnataka

Organising Committee

  1. Organising Chairperson: Dr Deepa LN
  2. Organising Secretary: Dr Phaneendra MS
  3. Joint Organising Secretary: Dr Nandish Kumar S
  4. Scientific Convener: Dr Sandhya Gowthaman
  5. Logistics Convener (Accommodation/Transport): Ms Lavanya B V

Ready to Reshape the Future of Health?

Join us in the enriching sessions where professionals, academicians, researchers, and students share evidence-based practices that promote holistic well-being and preventive care.

Exchange ground-breaking ideas and lead the shift to preventive care.

Register to Participate

FAQs

What is the 5th Karnataka State Conference of IAPSM?

The 5th Karnataka State Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM), also known as IAPSM-KARCON-2025, is a conference focused on the urgent need to shift from treatment-based approaches to preventive healthcare, especially in the context of rising non-communicable and lifestyle-related diseases.

What is the theme of the conference?

The theme of the conference is “Lifestyle for Holistic Health,” aiming to highlight the need to integrate nutrition, physical activity, and mental wellness into individual lifestyles and public health strategies.

Who should attend this conference?

The conference is open to stakeholders from all walks of the healthcare ecosystem, including professionals, academicians, researchers, and students interested in preventive care and holistic well-being.

How do I register for the conference?

You can register to participate by using the provided QR Code for Registration or clicking on the registration link (link to be inserted in the CTA).

What is the deadline for registration?

Registration closes on June 30, 2025.

How do I submit an abstract?

You can submit an abstract using the provided QR Code for Abstract Submission.

What is the deadline for abstract submission?

Abstract submission closes on July 15, 2025.

Where can I find the full conference programme?

You can download the full programme here.