Chennai, March 20 Young medical professionals should contribute to research and patient care among diabetics, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday.
The Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences was presented with the MV Lifetime Achievement award by the MV Hospital for Diabetes for his contributions to diabetes research, during the inaugural of the three-day national conference 'MVCON 2026', organised by the MV Hospital for Diabetes here.
Several experts in diabetes care, research, and clinical practices participated in the conference, which also featured workshops, practical training in debridement, and advanced wound care techniques, according to a press release.
The release, quoting the minister, said that he feels deeply indebted to Tamil Nadu and is extremely honoured to receive the MV Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
The minister encouraged young professionals to contribute to advancements in research and patient care, the release said.
Over 1,000 participants, including doctors and healthcare professionals, researchers in diabetes care, and specialists in diabetic foot and wound management, attended the conference.
Dr Viswanathan Vishnu Vijay, Chief Executive Officer of MV Hospital for Diabetes, said, "MVCON 2026 marks the first edition of MV's annual scientific update. It has been conceptualised as a multidisciplinary platform that reflects the evolving nature of diabetes care."
"By bringing together different specialities, we aim to improve outcomes, particularly in preventing complications such as diabetic foot, which require coordinated and timely intervention," he added.