JAMMU, Mar 7: On World Obesity Day 2026, the Department of General Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme to raise awareness about the growing burden of obesity and its associated health complications.
The event featured a range of academic and awareness activities, including a quiz competition, poster painting competition and scientific sessions focusing on diet, obesity and metabolic disorders associated with obesity.
A multidisciplinary panel discussion involving an obesity physician, dietician, yoga instructor and cardiologist highlighted comprehensive approaches for the prevention and management of obesity emphasizing balanced nutrition, lifestyle modification and regular physical activity.
The CME also included an expert lecture by Richa Jaiswal, Senior Dietician from AIIMS New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) D.N Sharma, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, highlighted that promoting balanced nutrition, encouraging regular physical activity and raising awareness about healthy lifestyle choices are essential steps for reducing the burden of obesity.
The programme was organized by the Department of General Medicine headed by Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Associate Professor, along with his team comprising Dr. Ritu, Dr. Kirandeep Kour and Dr. Taranpreet Kaur, Assistant Professors.
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