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Health and Protection for Children

   

The 7-8th Conference on pediatric problems was held at the Pediatric Clinic of the Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU). The Conference was held under the initiative and support of the Social Pediatric Defense Foundation, the Red Cross of Georgia, Department of Medicine, Society of Physicians of Georgia, Invalid Ligue of Georgia, Faculty of Pediatrics of the TSMU, Pediatric Clinic of the TSMU and  Public Health Department of the City Hall.

The main topic and motto of the Conference was-Pediatry in the 21st Century Must Be Aimed at Prevention of Disablement Mr. M. Zhvania chaired the Conference. Following special topics were discussed:

- Medical and Social Aspects in Mucoviscidosis and Metabolic Disorders;

- Modern Aspects of Congenital Infections.

A large number of interesting reports was presorted. Special attention was paid to the presentation – Therapeutic and Surgical Aspects of Mucoviscidosis in Elderly People (Dr. Kh. Pachkoria). - a case report on a 60 yr-old patient L. Chkhobadze. This case is a rare example in the world medical practice.

The Head Pediatrician of the City of Tbilisi Prof. G. Chakhunashvili thanked all the participants of the Conference and presented a breaf review on the state of pediatry in Georgia today and in future.

 

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