Events and Conferences
National Health Writers & Communicators Convention
Eight Conventions. One Mission:
Better Health Communication.
The HEAL National Health Writers & Communicators Convention is India's most significant annual gathering for health journalists, editors, writers, and communicators. Since 2008, each convention has brought together the finest minds in medicine, media, and public health — to deliberate on the health issues that matter most to India.
1st Convention • 2008
Responsible Health Reporting
ASSOCHAM House, New Delhi
100+ delegates from SAARC nations gathered to discuss the importance of responsible and ethical health reporting in India and neighbouring countries.
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2nd Convention • 2009
India's Pressing Health Challenges
India International Centre, New Delhi
Three days of intensive deliberation on India's most pressing health challenges — bringing doctors, researchers, administrators, and journalists into one collaborative dialogue.
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3rd Convention • 2013
India's Largest Gathering of Health Writers
Amby Valley, Maharashtra
Focused on heart disease, diabetes, nutrition, and the growing role of digital media in health journalism — this became India's largest gathering of health writers at the time.
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4th Convention • 2014
Healthcare Trends & Data Journalism
Country Inn, Goa
A deep dive into healthcare trends, critical care, health insurance, and the emerging importance of data journalism in modern healthcare reporting.
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5th Convention • 2015
Public & Private Sector Collaboration
Hyderabad
Supported by the Telangana Department of Health, this convention united associations, entrepreneurs, media professionals, healthcare leaders, and policymakers.
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6th Convention • 2018
Ayushman Bharat & Fake Health News
Radisson Blu, Dwarka, Delhi
Held during the launch phase of Ayushman Bharat, discussions focused on elder care, misinformation, and the rise of fake health news in India.
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7th Convention • 2019
Accuracy in the Social Media Age
Radisson Blu Marina, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Topics ranged from nutrition and organ donation to Ayushman Bharat — all with a strong focus on maintaining journalistic accuracy in the age of viral misinformation.
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8th Convention • 2024
Health Writers & Influencers Convention
AIIMS, New Delhi
Recognising the evolving role of digital health influencers alongside traditional journalists, this convention explored the future of health communication in India.
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