Korea International Medical Association Holds Second Biannual Working Conference

The Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) held its Second Biannual Working Conference at the Ferrum Tower at Jung-gu, Seoul on the 21^st of July, Tuesday. 43 representatives from the 25 affiliated institutions participated in this working conference to discuss the business plans for the second half of this year.

During the conference, many medical staff shared their opinions on the difficulties they experienced in attempts to normalize the global health care industry which met an abrupt halt due to the outbreak of MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). The participants went on to discuss on the possible follow-up measures that would be necessary in the future.

The participants also shared the agenda for international events that are planned to be held in the target areas of 2015 which include Russia, CIS, and the ASEAN countries. They also confirmed their enthusiasm with the plans for the second half of 2015, which starts off with the Korea - Three Northeastern Provinces of China (Jilin Province) Public Health and Medical Cooperation Exchange Meeting in August.

Members at the working conference also reaffirmed their mission to boost Korea’s image as a medically advanced country by holding more academic conferences, promotional events, and local seminars, providing more volunteer medical service and by strengthening global medical networks.