Ankura Hospital for Women & Children, Hyderabad, in association with the Association for Occupational Health (AOH) – Andhra Pradesh Branch, successfully hosted a Corporate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program titled “From Womb to Workplace: Building a Culture of Preventive Health” on November 23, 2025, at Mercure Hyderabad KCP, Banjara Hills.

The event underscored the critical role of preventive healthcare across life stages, from maternal and child health to workplace safety and employee wellness and featured distinguished speakers from Ankura Hospitals and leading occupational health experts.

Chief Guest Sri Y. Mohan Babu, Director of Factories, Government of Telangana, praised the initiative, saying: “Preventive healthcare must be embedded into every stage of life and every workspace. Efforts like this CPD program play an essential role in building awareness and ensuring safer, healthier environments for the workforce.”

Special Guests included Dr. J. Vijay Rao, Former Head, Medical Division, NFC & Past IAOH National President; Dr. S.P. Vivek Chandra Rao, Head – HSE, BirlaNu, Hyderabad & Past IAOH National President; and Dr.Durga Prasad, Cluster Medical Director (CMD) &Pediatrician, Ankura Hospitals.

AOH–AP Branch Leadership—Dr. P. R. Nanda Kishore, President, and Dr.SudhaBala, Secretary—delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Nanda Kishore stated: “Stronger collaboration between healthcare providers and occupational health bodies is the need of the hour. Programs like this help align industry, clinical expertise, and public health priorities.”

Dr.SudhaBala added: “The CPD platform is crucial for continuous learning. Integrating preventive health into corporate systems is one of the most effective ways to safeguard employee wellbeing.”

Keynote Sessions from Ankura Hospitals featured:Dr.AnjulDayal, Consultant PediatricIntensivist: Dengue Prevention & Management – New Insights for Occupational Health , Dr.Parijat Ram Tripathi, Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist: Occupational & Environmental Influences on Pediatric GI & Liver Health , Dr.KavithaSakamuri, Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist: Referrals Matter: The Occupational Health Link in Transforming Endocrine Outcomes, Dr. B. V. Latha, Consultant Obstetrician &Gynecologist: Enhancing Perinatal Care Through Occupational Health Integration, Dr.Durga Prasad K.K., Consultant Pediatrician& Cluster Medical Director: Concluding clinical insights ,

Keynote Speakers from AOH - AP Branch :Renowned occupational health experts delivered specialized sessions covering diverse OH domains ,Dr. S.P. Vivek Chandra Rao, Head -Health, Safety & Environment, BIRLANU Limited ,Hyderabad  -  : From Dust to Data: Four-Decades of Occupational Health Progress, Dr.S.RajaKesava Prasad, RtdSr General Manager Medical & Occupational Health Services, Ramco Cements Limited - Best Practices in Workplace Health Management: Administrative and Clinical Perspectives , Dr.ShreedharKodiganti,  Head, Occupational Health and Wellness, Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad - Preventive Strategies of Chemical Injuries , Dr.Sunil Kumar Kallu,Medical officer, Senior Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Zaheerabad- Recent Trends in Occupational Health , Dr.VutlaBhanukiran, Medical Officer, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad   -  Challenges in Periodic Medical Examinations for Employees.

The program attracted enthusiastic participation from Chief Medical Officers and senior medical professionals from leading industries. Attendees received 1 CPD Credit Point, accredited by the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC).Mr. Ajay Rawat, Group Head & VP – Marketing, Ankura Hospitals, emphasized the hospital's dedication to advancing preventive healthcare for corporates and promoting holistic employee and family wellbeing.The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks, celebrating an impactful collaborative milestone.