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14^th Ahuja Bajaj Symposium

Date: 24^th & 25 ^th October 2026
Venue: Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi

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Background

This symposium is dedicated to two distinguished pioneers in the field of diabetes and endocrinology — Padma Shri Late Prof. M.M.S. Ahuja and Padma Bhushan Prof. J.S. Bajaj. These visionary leaders made monumental contributions to diabetes care and research, laying the foundation for the development of this field in India. 'To hold a symposium in their honor is a reflection of our commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in diabetes and metabolic diseases,' said Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Misra, Chairman of Fortis CDOC Hospital, Chairman of the NDOC Foundation, and Convener of the Ahuja Bajaj Symposium." Here are the details about these visionaries

M. M. S. Ahuja

(1929 - 1998)

Former Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Dean All India Institute of Medical Sciences

He played key role in founding 'Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India' in 1972] and 'Hormone Foundation, India.' He was the founding editor of International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries.

He was Chief editor of medical publication series on "Progress in Medicine". They are unique and monumental documentations of scientific work done in India on problems of Indian Medicine.

Awards

He was awarded the prestigious B. C. Roy Award for Medical Research in 1982.
Government of India awarded Padma Shri in 1991.

Prof J S Bajaj

(1936 - 2019)

Lead Speaker

Prof J S Bajaj was a member (health) of the Planning Commission with the rank of Minister of state in 1991-98. He joined the AIIMS faculty in 1966 and in 1979 was appointed professor and head of medicine. He was appointed honorary physician to the President of India during 1977-1982 and again from 1987 to 1992. He was also consultant physician to the Prime minister from 1991 to 1996. He specializes in endocrinology and was honoured by the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden when, at the time of its 175th anniversary celebration in 1985, Doctorate in Medicine was conferred upon him. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London as well as of Edinburgh, and of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He is also a founder fellow of the Indian College of Physicians.

Awards

Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contribution to the medical sciences and research, and his efforts to improve the healthcare delivery system

About NDOC- Foundation

National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation(N-DOC) was established in the year 2009, under the leadership of the President, Dr. Anoop Misra, Director and head department of Diabetes and metabolic disease, Fortis hospital (New Delhi and Noida). The organization has an extensive clinical and research experience spreading over last 20 years, in working amongst underprivileged community, women and children in context of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.We are a not-for-profit organization, with an illustrious governing body, a robust multi-disciplinary research team consisting of diabetologists, endocrinologist, geneticist, anthropologist, public health expert, statistician and nutritionists and also have an Operations Section (Finance, HR and Administration). All section heads have a final reporting to the President of the Foundation. The President, as the head of the Foundation, is assisted by Advisory Councils, Management Committees and the Research Team.The N-DOC is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and undergoes annual audits under the Statuary Audit of India and also submits FCRA audited accounts.

About Fortis C-DOC Hospital

Fortis C-DOC, Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, a unique hospital for diabetes and allied disorders at New Delhi, India Spearheaded by the distinguished physician, diabetologist and scientist Dr. (Prof). Anoop Misra since 2011, Fortis C-DOC is dedicated to delivering world-class care and management of diabetes, related metabolic diseases and endocrine disorders.

Fortis C-DOC team consists of renowned consortium of specialists. These expert doctors are committed to offer state-of-the-art treatment, procedures and surgeries at affordable resources. Our comprehensive services include Super-specialty clinics, In-patients facilities, Diabetes-related surgeries, all diabetes related complications assessment, special foods and appliances for diabetic patients, specialized and individualized programs and packages; some, for the first time in South Asia.

All these factors make Fortis C-DOC an ideal destination, offering state-of-the-art and comprehensive treatment to both Indian and foreign patients.