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RI to host world military medicine congress
Indonesia is slated to host the 41st International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress on Military Medicine, which will welcome delegates from 78 countries, for the first time
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ndonesia is slated to host the 41st International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress on Military Medicine, which will welcome delegates from 78 countries, for the first time.
The biannual event, which will discuss various issues such as the spread of virus, disaster relief and chemical biologic radiology and nuclear (CBRN) hazards, will be held on May 17 to 22 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali.
'We want to exchange knowledge and sciences of military medicine with other countries. This is also an opportunity to share our experiences in dealing with disaster,' said Maj. Gen. Daniel Tjen, head of the ICMM steering committee at the Defense Ministry, on Wednesday.
According to UN data, Indonesia is one of the world's most susceptible nations to natural disasters, with more than 600,000 people a year suffering from their consequences.
The Defense Ministry, supported by Foreign Ministry, the medicine center of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Association of Indonesian Military Medicine (Perdokmil), will cooperate to host the event.
Around 643 delegates from 78 countries have confirmed their attendance out of the 114 countries that are listed as members of the ICMM organization, along with the 145 speakers. Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu will deliver a keynote lecture on military medicine improvement. (fsu)(++++)
