The World Anaesthesia Day programme organised by the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Nagpur City Branch (ISA NCB) received media coverage in The Hitavada on 16 October 2026.

The newspaper highlighted the branch’s planned celebrations, which aimed to recognise the evolving role of anaesthesiologists in modern healthcare and promote academic engagement among postgraduate students.

A key highlight of the programme was the Professor D. S. Motghare Memorial Intercollegiate Anaesthesiology Postgraduate Quiz Competition, providing an academic platform for postgraduate students to demonstrate their knowledge and encourage professional learning.

Dr Prashant P. Joshi to Grace the Programme

According to the newspaper report, Dr Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director of AIIMS Nagpur, was scheduled to attend as the Chief Guest.

The programme was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on 16 October 2026 at the I. B. Shaw Auditorium, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur.

ISA Nagpur Leadership and Vision

The report also featured Dr Deepak Madankar, President, ISA Nagpur City Branch 2026–27, and Dr Leena Ingale Gedam, Honorary Secretary, ISA Nagpur City Branch.

The branch’s theme for the year, “Inclusive Excellence: Ahead Together,” reflects its commitment to professional collaboration, academic development, and inclusive growth. Its mission, “Caring Beyond OT: Serving Society, Healing Humanity,” highlights the importance of extending anaesthesiology expertise beyond the operating theatre through education and community service.

Promoting Anaesthesia Awareness and Academic Excellence

The coverage in The Hitavada helped bring attention to ISA Nagpur City Branch’s World Anaesthesia Day programme and its focus on postgraduate education and professional development.

Through academic competitions, educational activities, and public awareness initiatives, ISA NCB continues to promote the importance of anaesthesia, patient safety, and the contribution of anaesthesiologists to modern healthcare.