KOGS Organizes CME on Latest Guidelines for Anemia and Preterm Labor Management
17 May 2026, Kanpur : The Kanpur Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (KOGS), affiliated with FOGSI, organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program today on the topic “Latest Guidelines for the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Preterm Labor” at Hotel Royal Cliff, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur.
The academic session was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by KOGS President Dr. Kalpana Dixit, Secretary Dr. Reshma Nigam, Chief Speaker and FOGSI Past President Dr. P.K. Shah, along with other distinguished guests present on the dais.
During the first scientific session, Dr. P.K. Shah delivered a lecture on the latest guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anemia. He highlighted that more than 50% of pregnant women in Uttar Pradesh suffer from anemia, which is a major cause of maternal mortality and low birth weight in newborns. He elaborated on the FOGSI/ICMR 2025 updates, including oral iron therapy, new single-dose IV iron therapy, and strategies for early detection and treatment under the “Anemia Mukt Bharat” initiative.
The second session was conducted by Dr. Meera Agnihotri, Dr. Kalpana Dixit, and Dr. Reshma Nigam. The speakers also noted that the day marked World Hypertension Day, emphasizing that 5–10% of maternal deaths in India are due to pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, and that IV Magnesium Sulfate injections are highly effective in prevention and management.
Dr. Meera Agnihotri addressed the topic “Latest Guidelines for the Management of Preterm Labor”, stating that 35% of neonatal deaths in India are due to preterm births. She discussed evidence-based use of progesterone, tocolytics, antenatal corticosteroids, and magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection, and emphasized the importance of timely referral and NICU preparedness.
The CME witnessed participation from over 100 senior gynecologists, postgraduate students, and medical officers from Kanpur and nearby districts. This was followed by an interactive panel discussion, where participants shared practical challenges faced in managing anemia and preterm labor.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by KOGS Secretary Dr. Reshma Nigam, who reaffirmed the society’s commitment to academic excellence and promoting public health awareness for women in the region.
