Imphal: The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association Manipur State Chapter held its Annual Conference 2026 today at Banting Hall in the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. The event coincided with International Day of Radiology and centered on the theme Next Gen Imaging. It focused on the rapid growth of medical imaging and its part in modern patient care.
Former Health Minister and MLA Dr. Ranjan Sapam served as the Chief Guest. RIMS Director Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma and Medical Superintendent Prof. N. Sanjib Singh attended as Guests of Honour. Prof. S. Subhaschandra Singh, the Organising Chairman and President of IRIA Manipur, presided over the meeting.
Dr. Ranjan Sapam praised the association for its work and donated Rs. 50,000 to support the conference. He noted the growing influence of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis. Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma told the attendees, "Technology should serve as an empowering tool for radiologists rather than a substitute for their expertise."
The program included academic lectures and postgraduate paper presentations. Topics ranged from AI and brachial plexus MRI to digital breast tomosynthesis and Jan Aushadhi. Students and professionals also competed in a quiz on medical ethics and contrast imaging. The event served as a hub for radiologists to share research and improve diagnostic accuracy across the North-eastern region.
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