Abu Dhabi:The Ministry of Defence has officially announced the completion of preparations for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine, set to be held from November 9th to 13th at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
According to Wam, the congress is organized by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the ADNEC Group and under the supervision of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM). The event will commence on Monday with specialized workshops, leading up to the official opening ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th.
The congress is anticipated to bring together over 2,000 participants and 300 speakers from more than 40 medical and healthcare specialties. It will begin with five workshops addressing topics such as medical care in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents, mass casualty management, regional anaesthesia for combat casualties, advanced trauma surgery, and burn care.
Additional workshops will focus on prolonged casualty care, ultrasound imaging, field blood transfusion, traumatic brain injuries, tactical casualty care, and psychological resilience. Scientific sessions will kick off on Tuesday, November 10th, concentrating on military-civilian medical cooperation, battlefield injuries, disaster response, mental health, rehabilitation, medical logistics, and innovation.
The official opening on Wednesday will include a keynote session on the role of health in strengthening national resilience. Discussions will also encompass medical readiness and healthcare system integration. The program will extend until November 13th, with topics covering pandemic preparedness, humanitarian response, medical evacuation, digital health, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine.
An exhibition featuring over 120 stands will accompany the congress, showcasing medical technologies and innovations and providing a platform for international partnerships.