8th Edition of National Health Writers & Influencers Convention to be Organised at AIIMS, New Delhi

Recognising Emerging Leaders Shaping India's Healthcare Landscape, NextGen Healthcare Heroes to be Honoured at NHWIC-2024 8th edition – National Health Writers & Influencers Convention (NHWIC-2024) will be held from February 21 to 22 at AIIMS, New Delhi. The event promises to be a game-changer, equipping attendees with cutting-edge knowledge, fostering vital connections, and recognising emerging healthcare heroes. Highlighting the significance of NHWIC-2024 and the NextGen awards, Dr Swadeep Srivastava, Founder & Chairman, HEAL Health Writers & Editors Network, expresses, “As we anticipate the 8th NHWIC, our commitment to empowering health writers and journalists stands strong. Since 2005, this convention has been a beacon of knowledge, uniting over 1000 health writers and influencers. The introduction of NextGen Healthcare Changemakers Awards 2024 mirrors our dedication to celebrating those shaping the future of healthcare in India.” Dr Srivastava added, “The 8th NHWIC aims to equip attendees with comprehensive knowledge and engagement through specialised sessions. We also honour the emerging NextGen Healthcare Changemakers and Media Awards to inspire individuals contributing to the upliftment of the healthcare landscape in India.” ‘Empowering Health Narratives, Championing Changemakers’: This year's theme highlights the convention's mission. Over 100 distinguished voices from the health writing and influencing landscape, representing key media platforms, are expected to convene, shaping the future of healthcare communication. The highlight of this year's convention will be the presentation of the 'NextGen Healthcare Changemakers & Media Awards 2024', recognising and honouring healthcare trailblazers under the age of 45 for their remarkable contributions to the healthcare landscape in India. Dr Vinay Aggarwal, Director, Crosslay Remedies, Past President-CMAAO, & Past National President of IMA, commended HEAL's efforts in promoting responsible health journalism and said, “HEAL's conventions provide valuable insights and encourage responsible health reporting, crucial in combating misinformation. The health writers and editors' training programmes in the form of conventions organised by the HEAL Foundation are wonderful. It gives fresh insights to journalists about healthcare awareness and the latest developments in the healthcare landscape. The NHWIC serves as a platform to connect top-class domain experts with healthcare journalists and writers.” Beyond Recognition, Building Knowledge: The convention itself boasts a robust agenda. Renowned experts will lead interactive sessions on crucial topics, fostering meaningful exchange and insightful discussions. Subhash Giri, Director of Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, highlighted the significance of spreading preventive health information across all age groups. He stated, “Recognizing NHWIC-2024's pivotal role in training journalists to convey accurate health information is commendable. The HEAL Convention has been consistently undertaking this valuable exercise for over fifteen years. Health awareness is fundamental for prevention, and NHWIC equips journalists to disseminate precise information, fostering informed choices and addressing healthcare disparities. Emphasizing affordable healthcare, technology becomes vital in extending medical facilities to remote areas. The HEAL convention has played a remarkable role in shaping a healthier India.” Shankar Raj, President, HEAL Foundation, affirmed, “The 8th edition of NHWIC-2024 is a significant milestone, addressing and deliberating on health issues pertinent to India. This convention empowers journalists covering the health beat and online health writers with the latest information in critical areas. Focusing on factual reporting, HEAL provides knowledge and connects journalists with experts for responsible health narratives. Amid an emerging infodemic, accurate healthcare reporting is crucial, and HEAL serves as a vital platform connecting healthcare journalists with domain experts.”