The 1st Nakhchivan International Medical Days, organized for the first time in Nakhchivan, have started

    The opening ceremony of the 1st Nakhchivan International Medical Days - 2026, hosted and organized by Nakhchivan State University, Ankara University (Turkey), Eurasian Gastroenterology Society (Turkey) and Azerbaijan Society of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgeons, was held.    

    The participants of the international event first visited the monument of National Leader Heydar Aliyev erected in the center of Nakhchivan. Bunches of flowers were placed in front of the monument, and the memory of the Great Leader was commemorated with deep respect. Later, the guests got acquainted with the Heydar Aliyev Museum.

    Opening of the event National Leader Heydar Aliyev and those who died for the Motherland at the ceremony of our martyrs His dear memory was commemorated with a minute of silence. Azerbaijan The National Anthem of the Republic was played.

At the event, Europe Well-known scientists, doctors, medical field from America and Turkic-speaking countries specialists, residents and students participated.

Rector of Nakhchivan State University Elbrus Isayev opened the event with an introduction and greeted the guests. Rector Nakhchivan State Holding various scientific and practical events in the field of medicine at the University He pointed out that it has already become a tradition. Elbrus Isayev of medical education at NSU graduates of the University's Faculty of Medicine, talking about the stages of development that they are proud of their successful activities in the country and abroad said. Rector of the medical education model that meets modern requirements formation, development of medicine and improvement of the quality of health services He talked about the upcoming tasks in this area emphasized the importance of projects and initiatives.

Minister of Health of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in the speech of deputy, acting minister Rashadat Nabatov Effective cooperation between Nakhchivan State University and health institutions He talked about its importance. He said that NSU students within the framework of cooperation practical experience in different hospitals of the autonomous republic, jointly organization of educational events and exchange of knowledge in the field of medicine making an important contribution to the development of healthcare in the region.

Chairman of the Eurasian Gastroenterology Association at the event Yasemin Balaban, President of the Society of Allergists and Immunologists of Azerbaijan Lala Allahverdiyeva, Chairman of the Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Azerbaijan Chingiz Rahimov, chief physician of Azerbaijan National Oncology Center, Azerbaijan Azad Karimli, chief oncologist of the Republic of Azerbaijan Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgeons Mushvig Hasanov, the chairman of the Society PU, and the chairman of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Association Erdal Birol Bostanci also spoke.  In speeches Medical specialists, scientists and students of the 1st Nakhchivan International Medical Days exchange of experience and scientific ideas between, new medical in terms of discussing approaches and expanding international cooperation importance is emphasized.

Then for the support given to the organization of the event Plaques of thanks were presented to a number of participants.

The opening ceremony of the 1st Nakhchivan International Medical Days Concert presented by teachers and students of NSU Conservatory concluded with the program. A number of samples of Azerbaijani music were played the program created a pleasant atmosphere among the participants and was greeted with applause.

It should be noted that the XXIII Congress of the Eurasian Gastroenterological Society within the framework of the 1st Nakhchivan International Medical Days, International on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Surgical and Obstetric-Gynecological Problems Congress, various international courses, master classes, practical courses, live endoscopic and surgical demonstrations, panel discussions, symposia, scientific presentations and student sessions will be held. Also three days during free medical campaigns will be organized. Within the framework of the event, general surgery, oncology, endoscopy, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology and resuscitation, children, plastic and discussing topical issues in reconstructive surgery and other medical areas will be done.

Gulay Tahirli

NDU with Media and public relations department