Scientific Programme - AFPICON Kerala 2026

Day 1 - January 31, 2026

Hall A

09.00 - 09.30 AM

Migraine in 2026 - Updates in Management

Dr Suchithra S

Consultant, Department of Family Medicine, Vijaya Viva Health Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

09.30 - 10.00 AM

Caring for Patients with Dementia - Updates in Current Practices

Dr Resmi S Kaimal

H.O.D, Department of Family Medicine, Lourdes Hospital Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kochi, General Secretary, National AFPI

10.00 - 10.30 AM

ACO - When it's not Asthma or COPD

Dr Indhu Rajeev

Senior Consultant, Department of Critical Care, Department of Family Medicine, Lourdes Hospital Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kochi Immediate Past President, AFPI Kerala

10.30 - 11.00 AM

Common Skin Lesions in Children- Diagnosis and Management

Dr Roshni M

Senior Consultant, Family Medicine K J Medical Trust Hospital, Kalpetta

11.00 - 11.30 AM

Perinatal Mental Health - Screening, Support and Intervention

Dr Ally Plakkal J

Family Physician, Civil Surgeon, FHC Aloor, Thrissur

11.30 AM - 12.30 PM

Tackling the Obesity Epidemic

1. Lifestyle Management - Dr Lareeta Cheeran (Family Physician, South Zone Diabetes and Podiatry Hospital, Kunnamkulam)

2. Updates in Pharmacological Management - Dr Neena Jacob (Consultant, Family Medicine, Medlounges Hospital, Thiruvalla)

3. Surgical Management - Dr Mariyam Shaabera P K (Junior Consultant in Department of Family Medicine, IQRAA International Hospital, Kozhikode)

4. Evaluation and Management of Complications - Dr Sangeetha S (Consultant Family Medicine, Mar Sleeva Medcity Medical Centre, Aruvithura, Kottayam)

12.30 - 01.00 PM

Fatigue in Focus - Diagnosis and Management

Dr Nadeem Abootty

Family Medicine Specialist, Josgiri Hospital Thalassery and Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital, President, AFPI Kerala

Detect Early, Act Early: A Clinical Breast Examination Guide for Family Physicians

Dr Regi Jose

Professor of Community Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, Director, Snehita Women's Health Foundation

01.00 - 02.00 PM

LUNCH

02.00 - 02.30 PM

Significant Event Analysis: A tool for Quality Improvement in General Practice

Dr Anoop K J

Specialist, Family Medicine, Assistant Surgeon, FHC Vallarpadam, Enakulam

02.30 - 03.00 PM

Climate-Resilient Primary Care: Preparing Family Doctors for the Health Challenges of a Warming South Asia

Dr Sankha Randenikumara

Consultant, Family Physician

03.00 - 04.00 PM

QUIZ FINALS

06.00 - 07.00 PM

AFPI Kerala General Body Meeting

07.00 - 10.00 PM

Cultural Programme and Gala Dinner

Day 1 - January 31, 2026

Hall B

09.00 AM - 10.30 AM

Poster Presentation

Parallel Session

10.30 - 11.30 AM

Spice Route Session 1: Courses, Careers and Callings

Exploring Opportunities in Family Medicine for Young Family Doctors

Parallel Session

11.30 AM - 12.30 PM

Quiz Prelims

Parallel Session

02.00 - 03.00 PM

Workshop 1: Artificial Intelligence

1. AI in Clinical Practice - Dr Serin Kuriakose (Consultant, Family Medicine Renai Medicity, Kochi, Treasurer, National AFPI)

2. AI in Clinical Research - Dr Regi Jose (Professor of Community Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, Director, Snehita Women's Health Foundation)

Parallel Workshop

Day 2 - February 1, 2026

Hall A

08.30 - 09.00 AM

MASLD: Latest Updates in Treatment

Dr Mamta Manohar

Specialist, Family Medicine, Assistant Surgeon, PHC Chali, Thalassery

09.00 - 09.30 AM

Evidence-Based Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventive Health Strategies

Dr Aiswarya V Namboodiri

Family Medicine Specialist, KIMS Health, Trivandrum State Lead - Spice Route Kerala

09.30 - 10.00 AM

LGBTQ+ Patient Care: Best Practices for Screening, Diagnosis and Referral

Dr Suja Sukumar

Consultant Endocrinologist, Renai Medicity, Cochin

10.00 - 10.30 AM

The Dual Threat: Addressing Addictions and Excessive Screen Time in Children

Dr Ann Tomina Thomas

Associate Consultant, Family Medicine, Mar Sleeva Medicity, Palai

10.30 - 11.00 AM

SLE - Management in Family Practice

Dr P K Sasidharan

Former HOD, Medicine and Hematology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode Past President, Indian Society of Hematology Former Dean Faculty of Medicine, University of Calicut

11.00 - 11.45 AM

INAUGURATION

Keynote address: Dr Pramendra Prasad Gupta, President, WONCA, South Asian Region

11.45 AM - 12.30 PM

Panel Discussion: Compassion in the Age of Technology

Redefining Patient-Doctor Relationships

Panelists: Dr Vandana Boobna, Dr Sankha Randenikumara, Dr M N Menon

12.30 - 01.30 PM

LUNCH

Day 2 - February 1, 2026

Hall B

08.30 - 09.30 AM

Spice Route Session 2: Exploring MRCGP [INT]

Hacks to Clear in the First Attempt

Dr Bijayraj Rajanbabu (Senior Consultant, Family Medicine Starcare Hospital, Calicut Examiner, MRCGP [INT] - South Asia Board Founder President - AFPI Kerala)

09.30 - 11.00 AM

Oral Paper Presentation

01.30 - 02.00 PM

Financial Literacy for Doctors

Dr Bibin P Mathew & Dr Ambili Ranjith

Co-founders - Wealth Rx: Financial Education for Doctors

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Recognizing and Treating a Silent Threat

Dr Ambili Ranjith

Specialist, Family Medicine Assistant Surgeon, FHC Parli

02.00 - 02.30 PM

Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young - Prevention and Evaluation

02.00 - 03.00 PM

MASTERCLASS: Urgent Care in Family Practice

Dr Nisanth Menon N

H.O.D, Emergency Medicine Mosc Medical College Hospital, Kolenchery YDM Chair, South Asia Region Chair, WONCA Emergency Medicine Specialist Group

02.30 - 03.30 PM

Optimizing Antibiotic Use: Best Practices and Updates

1. Antibiotic Stewardship in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections - Dr Ann Maria

2. Antibiotic Stewardship in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections - Dr Haritha C

3. Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases - Dr K Sreeda

4. Diagnostic Stewardship: Right Test for the Right Patient at the Right Time - Dr Selva P Hamza

03.30 - 04.00 PM

Travel and Wilderness Medicine - A Quick guide

03.00 - 04.00 PM

Workshop 2: Practical Wellness for Everyday Practice

Dr Kailas P

Specialist, Family Medicine, FHC Varavoor, Thrissur, Immediate Past Secretary, AFPI Kerala (AFPI Kerala Wellness Wing)

04.00 - 04.30 PM

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

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