RCPE India: Chronic Disease Care in India

Wednesday 3 December

Webinars

Wed 3 Dec

11:30 - 13:30

Online

Activity code: TBC

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Overview

This webinar starts at 17.00pm India Time/11.30am UK Time

Don’t miss RCPE India: Chronic Disease Care in India — a vital online event hosted by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh focused on addressing the rising burden of chronic diseases across India. With expert-led sessions on epilepsy, COPD, anaemia, and osteoporosis, this event provides a rare opportunity to gain deep insights into the causes, care strategies, and treatment innovations relevant to both urban and rural healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, public health professional, or policymaker, this is a must-attend event to understand the evolving landscape of chronic disease care in India.

Expert Perspectives: Hear from leading Indian specialists who are shaping clinical practice and policy, including Professors and Senior Consultants from Apollo Hospitals and CMC Vellore.
India-Specific Focus: Gain practical insights tailored to India’s unique healthcare challenges, such as COPD in non-smokers and the burden of nutritional anaemia.
Interactive Learning: Each session includes dedicated Q&A time, giving attendees a chance to engage directly with experts on real-world care issues.

Open to all grades and specialties.

Organiser: Professor Pazhani Ranganathan

Senior Consultant Neurologist, Professor Emeritus (Regional Advisor, India)

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Programme

Tuesday 23 September 2025

This webinar starts India Time 17:00pm / 11.30am UK Time

17:00 India 11:30 UK	Introduction & Welcome President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
	Chair: Dr Magesh Rajendran, Senior Consultant Geriatrician, Chennai
17:10 India 11:40 UK	Epilepsy - causes and care Professor Pazhani Ranganathan, Senior consultant Neurologist, Professor Emeritus, The Tamil Nadu Medical University * types and causes * care in urban and rural areas * treatment and treatment related issues * advanced care
17:35 India 12:05 UK	COPD - causes and care Dr R Narasimhan, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai * causes of COPD in rural and urban areas * COPD in non-smokers * COPD in TB in India * triple therapy
18:00 India 12:30 UK	Anaemia - causes and care Dr Revathy Raj, Senior Consultant of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai * burden of nutritional anaemia * educational impacts on anaemia * a way forward
18:25 India 12:55 UK	Osteoporosis - causes and care Dr tbc * causes and related complications * modifiable risk factors * monitoring and management options
18:50 India 13:20 UK	Concluding remarks & Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

Not a Member of RCPE? By joining the College, you can save up to 100% on event fees for our symposia, courses and Evening Medical Update programme. Find out more about joining the College and our membership benefits via our membership webpages.

This event will also be free to non-members in India only. Please contact the RCPE Emeritus Regional Advisor, Professor Emeritus Dr Pazhani Ranganathan at pazran@hotmail.com to obtain the booking code to book online free

	Fee £
RCPE Fellow / Member	£0
Standard Fee	£10

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey before the survey closes on 31 December 2025. (28 days after the live broadcast). Certificates will be issued shortly after this date, and following the College Christmas and New Year close.

Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 31 December. Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up until 28 days after the live event, 31 December 2025.

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Marie Allan

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3680

m.allan@rcpe.ac.uk

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