The state-level conference GUJCON 2026, organized by the Bharuch-Ankleshwar branch of the Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH), was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on June 6 at Hotel Regenta in Bharuch. Occupational health experts, industrial leaders, and medical professionals from across Gujarat participated in the event and deliberated on various aspects of workplace health, safety, and employee well-being.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Bhavesh Modi (Director, ICMR-NIOH), Dr. R. Rajesh (Group Medical Head, Reliance Industries), Dr. Hitesh Singhala (National President, IAOH), Dr. Kishore Parikh (National Secretary, IAOH), Dr. Sunil Bhatt (Cluster Head – HR, GFL), Dr. Sushma Patel (Head Medical Services, GNFC), Dr. Yuvaraj Priyadarshi (CEO, Wardwizard Hospital), Dr. Ketan Patel (Vice President, IAOH Bharuch-Ankleshwar Branch), and Dr. Mehul Rahevar (Organizing Secretary, GUJCON 2026).
Several senior occupational health professionals played a vital role in the successful organization of the conference as members of the organizing committee. GUJCON 2026 has emerged as an important platform for knowledge sharing, discussions on emerging challenges, and the promotion of best practices in workplace health management.
The conference featured scientific sessions, expert lectures, and panel discussions involving leading occupational health physicians and industry experts. The two-day event, which concluded on June 7, witnessed active participation from doctors and healthcare stakeholders from across the state.
Organizers expressed confidence that GUJCON 2026 would strengthen the commitment of the occupational healthcare community toward creating healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces, while contributing significantly to Gujarat’s sustainable industrial growth.
Efforts Underway to Establish a Modern Hospital in Dahej: Sunil Bhatt
Speaking at the conference, Sunil Bhatt, President of the Dahej Industries Association and Cluster Head – HR at GFL, expressed concern over the absence of a multi-specialty hospital in Dahej despite the region being one of Gujarat’s largest industrial hubs.
He stated that efforts are currently underway to establish a modern hospital with a capacity of at least 100 beds to cater to the growing healthcare needs of the industrial region. Bhatt expressed optimism that the project would materialize in the near future and appealed to medical professionals to extend their support to the initiative.
He also assured that industries in the Bharuch-Dahej belt are ready to provide full support for organizing national and international-level conferences in the region, highlighting the importance of such events in advancing occupational health and industrial healthcare standards.
