Guwahati: In a significant step towards strengthening advanced healthcare services, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully hosted the 31st Annual National Conference of the Railway Association of ISA (RAISA), along with the NFR Zonal Medical Conference, on March 28 at Luitgarh Railway Officers Club, Nambari. The two-day conference, centred on the theme “Evidence Based Practice,” brought together around 150 doctors from across Indian Railways and leading medical institutions. It was inaugurated by Director General of Railway Health Services Dr. Jagdish Chandra, who stressed the importance of standardized, data-driven medical protocols to enhance healthcare delivery for railway employees and passengers.
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The event was attended by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and Principal Chief Medical Director Dr. Swapna Boro Daimari, highlighting the zone’s commitment to medical excellence. Scientific sessions, coordinated by Dr. Somnath Saha, focused on translating clinical research into practical healthcare applications. Experts from the Railway Society of Anaesthesiologists also contributed, particularly in areas of perioperative care and pain management.
The conference was organised under the leadership of Dr. B.P. Deka, Medical Director of Central Hospital, Maligaon, whose team ensured smooth execution of the event. Concluding the programme, Dr. Pijush Sarkar expressed gratitude to participants and noted that the knowledge shared would significantly enhance healthcare services across Indian Railways.
