Covered the latest developments and included lectures and three workshops
The Pediatrics Department in King Abdul Aziz Hospital – Al Ahsa, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, in collaboration with the Academic Affairs - King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Al-Ahsa, have conducted the 7th Pediatrics Symposium for the latest developments in the Pediatrics field. The symposium featured several speakers, consultants and specialists. Dr. Ahmad Al Arfaj, the Regional Executive Director of the Ministry of National Guard -Health Affairs in the Eastern Region pointed out that : “ for the 7th year, this symposium achieved amazing results, making it one of the leading symposiums in the region".
He added: "The large number of participants reflected the importance of this event, as it covers the latest developments in this field, while showcasing the latest international medical studies”.
Head of the Organizing Committee and Chairman of the General Pediatric Department in King Abdul Aziz Hospital – Al Ahsa, Dr. Hesham AlGirim said: “MNG-HA has always been keen on the development of continuous medical education for medical professionals including physicians, nurses, technicians, thus providing courses, seminars; and this conference which is being held for the 7th year in a row, covered 20 lectures, seminars and 3 workshops".
In addition, “ the Scientific Committee allocated three main axes for common diseases in children, such as vitamin D deficiency, congenital heart defects, kidney failure, new vaccines, and genetic blood diseases and others”.
Dr. AlGirim also added that: "The conference attracted elite Saudi consultant doctors and speakers to cover talked the most important diseases affecting children, such as metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, sickle cell disease, immunodeficiency diseases and their latest findings".
Dr. Al Qurum also added that "on the sidelines of the conference, three workshops were held that covered medicine and simulation through developed patient simulators and manikins”.
The second workshop included a training on how to face the challenges to avoid mistakes before they occur, a workshop that is concerned with quality in the practice of medicine, and the latest workshop discussed the art of debate among doctors".