Abu Dhabi:The 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine commenced today in Abu Dhabi, featuring specialized training workshops. Organized by the UAE Ministry of Defence in partnership with the ADNEC Group and under the supervision of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM), the congress is themed 'Ready When Needed. Resilient When Tested.' and will continue until November 13.
According to Wam, the congress began with five specialized workshops at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University, focusing on enhancing medical and surgical skills. These workshops aim to bolster the readiness of medical and military personnel in handling casualties and emergencies through practical training, simulation exercises, and knowledge exchange.
The training program features courses such as the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Field Decontamination and Medical Care Course, which is designed to strengthen medical response capabilities during hazardous incidents. Additionally, Khalifa University is hosting the ASSET Advance Surgical Skills for Exploration in Trauma program, aimed at developing advanced surgical skills for managing traumatic injuries.
The program also includes the Multi-Agency MCI-Management Tabletop Exercise Abu Dhabi (MIMIC-AD), which focuses on coordination and joint medical responses to mass-casualty incidents. Other workshops address Regional Anesthesia for Combat Casualty Care, emphasizing medical care and pain management in operational environments, as well as specialized burn care training delivered by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi at Khalifa University.
These workshops are part of the congress's scientific program, which aims to enhance medical and military capabilities, promote international knowledge exchange, and improve field medical care and emergency and disaster response. The biennial congress, first held in 1921, serves as a prominent international platform for military and civilian medicine, bringing together medical leaders, experts, researchers, and practitioners from 120 countries.
The event is anticipated to draw over 2,000 participants and 300 speakers from more than 40 medical and healthcare specialties, with its scientific program featuring over 700 research abstracts.