AIIMS Jammu organizes CME on World Obesity Day 2026 to promote awareness on Obesity Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Department of General Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on the occasion of World Obesity Day 2026 to raise awareness about the growing burden of obesity and its associated health complications.
The programme brought together faculty members, healthcare professionals, and students to deliberate on obesity as a major public health challenge and explore multidisciplinary strategies for its prevention and management.
The event featured a range of academic and awareness activities, including a quiz competition, poster painting competition, and scientific sessions focusing on diet, obesity, and metabolic disorders associated with obesity. A multidisciplinary panel discussion involving an obesity physician, dietician, yoga instructor and cardiologist highlighted comprehensive approaches for the prevention and management of obesity, emphasizing balanced nutrition, lifestyle modification and regular physical activity.
The CME also included an expert lecture by Richa Jaiswal, Senior Dietician fromAll India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, who shared valuable insights on evidence-based dietary strategies for effective obesity management and the importance of healthy eating habits in preventing metabolic disorders.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) D. N. Sharma, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, emphasized that obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges globally. He highlighted that obesity is closely linked with several non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and is increasingly being recognized as a risk factor for certain cancers as well.
He stressed that promoting balanced nutrition, encouraging regular physical activity, and raising awareness about healthy lifestyle choices are essential steps toward reducing the burden of obesity. He further noted that institutions like AIIMS Jammu play a vital role not only in providing clinical care but also in strengthening medical education, research and community outreach to promote preventive healthcare.
The programme was organized by the Department of General Medicine headed by Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Associate Professor, along with his team comprising Dr. Ritu, Dr. Kirandeep Kour and Dr. Taranpreet Kaur, Assistant Professors. Through this initiative, the department aimed to enhance multidisciplinary understanding of obesity, promote healthy lifestyle practices, and improve clinical outcomes through collaborative management strategies.
