29/01/2026
International delegates visit to
DDPR CRI(H) NOIDA
On 28th January 2026, DDPR CRI(H) Noida welcomed two foreign delegations: Fleur Kortekaas from the Netherlands and Dr. Maria Fernanda Aguilar Dueñas from Mexico.
Fleur Kortekaas is a Research Associate and expert in epidemiology and complementary medicine at the Homeopathy Research Institute (HRI) in London. She contributes to research, publications, and international conferences on evidence-based homeopathy. Dr. Maria Fernanda Aguilar Dueñas, a researcher and the first Faculty of Homeopathy member from Mexico, has an active online clinical practice in classical homeopathy and is pursuing a PhD in Immunology at the National Institute of Perinatology in Mexico City.
They were accompanied by Dr. Deepti Singh RO(H)/S-2 and Dr. Ritika Hassija Narula RO(H)/S-2 from CCRH Headquarters. The team familiarized themselves with the hospital's outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) services, research activities, and the drug standardization section.
This was followed by an interactive meeting in the Committee Room of DDPR CRI(H) Noida, attended by Research Officers (H), the Research Officer (Chemistry), the Associate Research Officer (Botany), and Senior Research Fellows (H).
Dr. Padmalaya Rath, Hospital Incharge, welcomed Fleur Kortekaas, Dr. Maria Fernanda Aguilar Dueñas, and the CCRH Headquarters officers. A presentation showcased the Institute's infrastructure, healthcare delivery, research output, public health contributions, and achievements.
The foreign delegation was impressed by the Institute's impact on evidence-based homeopathy. Dr. Rath provided an overview of the Institute's activities and achievements, followed by an interactive session. Fleur Kortekaas commended the Institute's research and clinical excellence, emphasizing the global demand for robust research methodologies.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Aguilar Dueñas praised the Institute's contributions to public health. DDPR CRI(H) Noida is poised to elevate homeopathic research, innovation, and skill development.