Baku:The inaugural National Leishmaniasis Conference was held in Baku, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to modern diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Leishmaniasis. The event gathered Azerbaijani scientists, academic figures, physicians, laboratory specialists, and healthcare sector representatives, along with invited guests from various countries.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the conference was organized by the Scientific Research Institute of Medical Prevention named after V.Y.Akhundov, the Veterinary Research Institute of the Azerbaijan's Ministry of Agriculture, and the Institute of Living Systems Research. It featured discussions on scientific and practical issues related to the epidemiology, clinical features, modern laboratory diagnostics, treatment strategies, and prevention of leishmaniasis.

The event underscored the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration and modern scientific approaches in combating the disease. It provided a crucial platform for expanding the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience, enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease, and strengthening collaboration among specialists.