GAIA Healthcare was proud to participate as a Support Sponsor at the DERMA MeDeCon 2025 – Mini Meet, held on 03rd October 2025 at the Crowne Plaza, Dubai, Jumeirah. Themed “Clinical Dermatology, Dermato-Surgery & Aesthetics,” the event brought together dermatology experts, aesthetic practitioners, and healthcare innovators to discuss the latest trends, treatments, and scientific insights in skin health and beauty. Running from 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the evening offered a blend of lectures, workshops, and panel discussions, giving attendees the opportunity to earn 6 DHA CPD Points and engage in hands-on learning.
The program began with registration at 4:00 PM, followed by welcome addresses from Dr. George Jacob, Chairman of Derma MeDeCon, Dr. Sughu M. Koshy, AKMG Emirates President, and the GAIA Healthcare Sponsor Representative. The scientific sessions featured a wide range of topics, including Challenging Rheuma Derm Cases by Dr. Kirthi Raju, Understanding Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria by Dr. Srikumar Goturu, Standard Patch Test: Pitfalls & Limitations by Prof. Ashraf Reda, Surgical Management of HS by Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy, Narrative Medicine in Genodermatoses by Dr. Alia Galadari, and Hit Hard with Rituximab by Dr. Rohini Mathias.
A highlight of the evening was the Video Demonstration Workshop on Acne Scars in Coloured Skin and Facial Aesthetics, led by Dr. Khalid Othman, providing participants with practical insights and clinical techniques. After a brief tea break, the Novartis Symposium featured Dr. Shubhada Mandar Bichu as moderator in “Treat the Seen to Prevent the Unseen”, followed by clinical sessions from Dr. Fahad Fazal and Dr. Rohini Mathias. The symposium also included a lecture on Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Window of Opportunity by Prof. Dr. Christos Zouboulis. The evening concluded with a multidisciplinary panel discussion moderated by Dr. Charandeep Kaur, featuring Prof. Christos Zouboulis, Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy, Dr. Paul Peter, Dr. Preethy Raguraman, and Dr. Srikumar Goturu, followed by a dinner at 10:00 PM.
GAIA Healthcare was honored to share the stage with industry leaders such as Novartis, Mustela, Levian, Lagap, and Shibaam, supporting the advancement of dermatology education and professional development. By sponsoring DERMA MeDeCon, GAIA Healthcare continues to champion quality, science-driven innovation and empower healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. Through events like this, GAIA Healthcare remains dedicated to advancing skin health, medical education, and professional excellence, one innovation at a time.