Esteemed Guests, Distinguished Faculty, Delegates, Researchers, and dear Friends,

It is with immense pleasure and a heart full of gratitude that I, on behalf of the entire Organizing Committee, welcome you to the XXIX Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists – Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Combined Chapter (IAMM TAPC) 2026 conference, proudly hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh.