Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Dakshina Kannada Organized a Conference "MANGALORE PEDICON 2023" on infection to injection at the Kanachur Institute of Medical Science on the 17th,18th, and 19th March 2023.

The Indian Academy of Pediatrics was established in 1963, at Mumbai with a little more than 150 pediatricians as its members. In its Golden Jubilee year, 2013, there are over 23,000 members across the country. It has 26 State, 303 District, and City level branches. The Academy has promoted different specialties in the field of Pediatrics through its various Chapters.

One of the major activities undertaken by the IAP since its inception has been to organize Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by holding conferences, symposia, lectures, and other meets all over the country.

The Government of India recognized the strength and unity of the IAP and has, over the years, invited the participation and critical appraisal of Child health programs initiated by Central and State Governments.

Dakshina Kannada branch of IAP has been in the forefront of providing quality care for the patients and also imparting clinical skills, knowledge and systemic approach to a patient's