National Conclave on Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health to Champion Prevention and Reversal
From Our Correspondent
Thiruvalla: In a major push to tackle one of India’s fastest-growing health crises, Believers Hospital Thiruvalla will host the National Conclave on Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health from 25 to 27 September 2026 at the Believers Convention Centre.
The three-day national event, themed “Uniting Prevention and Reversal Strategies for Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome”, seeks to move the national conversation from siloed treatment of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease to an integrated, prevention-first approach.
Organised by the Department of Nephrology and Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics at Believers Hospital Thiruvalla, in partnership with the National Resource Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (NRC-NCD), the conclave has drawn support from the World NCD Federation, Kerala Association of Nephrology, Central Travancore Nephrology Club and the Academy of Social and Preventive Dietology.
Why CKM Health Matters Now
Science increasingly shows that what were once treated as separate conditions are in fact interconnected manifestations of the same underlying metabolic dysfunction. Unhealthy food environments, physical inactivity, lifestyle transitions and social determinants are driving a surge in CKM syndrome across India. The conclave aims to translate this understanding into practical, scalable and policy-driven solutions.
Pre-Conference Workshops – 25 September 2026
The event opens with three focused pre-conference workshops:
- CKM Master Workshop 2026 – “50 Real-Life Cases That Will Change Your Practice” featuring interactive case-based learning led by Dr E.T Arun Thomas and faculty including Dr Rajesh Joseph, Dr Aleena Rose Joy, Dr Sneha Anna Joy and Dr Jyothipriya J.
- Dietary Approaches to Combat CKM – Course Director Dr Jyothi S Krishnan, covering protein prescription, evidence-based diets (Mediterranean, DASH, low-FODMAP, gluten-free), diabetes remission strategies and practical nutrition for GLP-1 users.
- Cycling for Health & Wellness – Hands-on sessions on exercise integration, safety, equipment, policy promotion and bicycle self-servicing, directed by Dr Deepak Aravind, Ms Rosy Marcel and Mr Jomon Mathew.
One workshop of choice is included as a complimentary benefit with conference registration.
Main Conference Highlights – 26 & 27 September
Day 1 (26 Sept) features sessions on sugar spikes, ultra-processed foods, nutritional security policies, food label literacy, prediabetes, diabetes remission pathways, the burden and progression of CKD, and reducing CKD incidence through community, state and national strategies.
A dedicated session on “Media as a Public Health Policy Tool for CKM Prevention” will bring together health journalists and communicators, including Mr Suresh Unnithan (Editor, APN News; President, Press Network of India), Dr K. Ampady IIS and Ms Nisha Ajith.
The day concludes with the inauguration ceremony.
Day 2 (27 Sept) includes discussions on MAFLD, obstructive sleep apnoea in CKM, professional medical organisations’ role in prevention, global and regional CKM strategies, childhood interventions for healthy habits, and a high-level panel on “Beyond Hospital Walls: Building Community Partnerships for CKM Prevention”.
The conclave will close with the CKM Conclave 2026 Consensus Declaration and valedictory session.
Who Can Attend & How to Participate
Doctors, public health experts, policy advocates, dietitians & nutritionists, health journalists, researchers, NGOs, community leaders and postgraduate students are invited.
Registration
- Early Bird (on or before 15 August 2026): ₹1,800
- Late Registration (from 16 August 2026): ₹2,800
Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are invited until 15 August 2026. Top three oral abstracts will be selected for prime-stage presentations, with the best receiving an award and registration fee waiver. Submit to: [email protected]
Conference Secretariat NRC-NCD, BCMCH Campus, Kuttappuzha P.O., Thiruvalla, Kerala – 689 103 Phone: 0469 3503100 (Ext. 4702) | +91-9207 132 848 | +91-8921 719 075 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.bcmch.org/cme/cardio-kidney-metabolic
