The 33rd Annual Conference of the Syrian Pediatric Association, under the slogan "Healthy Childhood is the Foundation of a Healthy Society," kicked off today, Wednesday, in the city of Tartus. The event features participation from doctors and specialists from various governorates.
The conference, held over three days at Shahin Tower Hotel, includes a scientific program comprising 35 specialized lectures and a pharmaceutical exhibition.
Specialized Lectures to Develop Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Othman Hamdan, President of the Syrian Pediatric Association and Head of the Hematological Oncology Department at Damascus University Children's Hospital, clarified that the conference aims to raise the scientific and professional level of doctors and improve healthcare provided to children. This is achieved through disseminating modern medical knowledge, exchanging experiences, and discussing recent developments in diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials.
For his part, Dr. Samir Mar'i, Head of the Pediatrics Department at the Faculty of Medicine at Tartus University and a pediatric infectious disease specialist, presented a study conducted at Damascus Children's Hospital regarding the causes of fever of unknown origin in children with neutropenia. He explained that the study aimed to identify the factors causing fever, the types of bacteria and microorganisms associated with it, and their sensitivity to antibiotics, thereby helping to establish an appropriate treatment protocol.
Presentation of Recent Scientific Experiences
Dr. Nahla Al-Khayat, President of the Syrian Association for Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Diseases, presented on inflammatory bowel diseases, specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, along with their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatments. She emphasized the necessity of paying attention to abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea and not neglecting them.
Dr. Rose Shamoun, Head of the Neonatology Department at Tartus Children's Hospital and a pediatric specialist, outlined the causes, types, and symptoms of anxiety in children, as well as management methods and behavioral and pharmacological treatment options depending on the case. She stressed the importance of scientific conferences in exchanging experiences among doctors from different governorates, staying updated on the latest research and recommendations, and discussing practical experiences to develop diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Local Company Participation
A pharmaceutical exhibition is held on the sidelines of the conference, featuring participation from pharmaceutical and nutritional industries, aiming to introduce their products and exchange information with doctors and specialists.
Pharmacist Mais Khouri, Deputy General Manager of one of the participating companies in the food industry in Tartus, stated that the company was established in 2016 and produces infant food and vitamin- and mineral-fortified infant formula. She noted that participation allows for the introduction of local products, communication with pediatricians, and benefiting from scientific discussions.
For his part, Pharmacist Talat Al-Daqqaq, from one of the participating companies, clarified that the pharmaceutical group exhibited by the company includes medications used to treat various conditions in children, such as antibiotics, allergy medications, painkillers, eye drops, and some cardiac drugs.
The conference comes within the framework of efforts by the Syrian Pediatric Association to enhance continuing medical education and develop doctors' capabilities, thereby contributing to improving healthcare services for children, based on the importance of child health and healthy growth in building a sound society.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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