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| “South Asian doctors demand region to be declared as nuclear weapon free zone” | | | Dr Arun Mitra
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War was established in 1980 during cold war. With the world divided into two militarized camps poised on the brink of nuclear war, a small group of Soviet and American doctors took a leap of faith. They reasoned that their common interest in survival was more powerful than the ideological divides between them. They believed that their obligation as physicians included a common commitment to the prevention of nuclear war. Led by co-founders Drs. Bernard Lown, Jim Muller, Eric Chivian and Herb Abrams of the US and Drs. Evgueni Chazov, Mikhail Kuzin and Leonid Ilyin of the Soviet Union, they organized a team to conduct meticulous scientific research based on data collected by Japanese colleagues who had studied the effects of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And they drew upon their knowledge of the medical effects of burn, blast, and radiation injuries.The doctors sounded a medical warning to humanity: that nuclear war would be the final epidemic; that there would be no cure and no meaningful medical response. Their message reached millions of people around the world. In the words of former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange, "IPPNW made medical reality a part of political reality." In its first five years, IPPNW, working closely with its US affiliate Physicians for Social Responsibility and IPPNW-Russia, educated health professionals, political leaders, and the public about the medical and environmental consequences of nuclear warfare. For this effort, which united physicians across the Cold War divide, IPPNW was awarded the UNESCO Peace Education Prize in 1984 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985.
Physicians for Social Responsibility Bangladesh (PSR,B) is the Bangladeshi affiliate of IPPNW. Under its banner a group of doctors & medical students are working for the betterment of the society of Bangladesh. Issues like nuclear war, violence, arms trafficking and food adulteration have always been a matter of deep concern for PSRB.
With the theme "Emerging health & social crisis of South Asia", Physicians for Social Responsibility Bangladesh (PSR,B) have organized the 'IPPNW South Asian Regional Meet 2016' on September 26-27, 2016. This event was participated by delegates from India, Nepal, Srilanka & Pakistan in addition to Bangladeshi doctors and medical students. The event started with a "Peace Ralley" with colorful rickshaws which marched from BSSMU to Shaheed Minar.
The first session of the conference took place in the Dr. Milton Hall of BSSMU followed by the inaugural ceremony at Shaheed Dr. Milon Hall. The ceremony was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, BSMMU & President PSRB Prof. Dr. Kamrul Hasan Khan. Chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee for foreign affairs Dr. Dipu Moni MP was the chief guest. Prof Dr. Mahmud Hasan, President, Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) was the special guest. Dr. Banshidhar Mishra MP, PSR Nepal; Dr. Asoka Belindus, SDPD; Dr. SS Soodan, President Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) spoke as guests of honor. Vote of thanks was given by Prof Dr.AKM Salek, GS PSRB.
Four scientific sessions were held on 27th September all day at Bangladesh Medical Association. Health situation is South Asia, inadequate health budget, doctor-patient relationship, opportunities & vulnerabilities of youth etc were discussed in these sessions. Dhaka declaration was signed after the sessions were concluded. |
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