A Federation Born from a Shared Purpose
South Asian Federation for Endocrine Societies (SAFES) was conceived by the daunting reality that the challenge of diabetes and endocrine disorders looms large in our society.
Member countries held brainstorming sessions to find ways to work together and help these individuals. These fruitful exercises resulted in the formation of SAFES.
2013
Year Founded
5
Member Nations
440+
Delegates
60+
International Attendees
A Journey Through Time
Foundation in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Five national professional organizations—the National Endocrine Societies of India (ESI), Pakistan (PES), Bangladesh (BES), Nepal (DEAN), and Sri Lanka—united to establish SAFES. Dr. Sarita Bajaj was chosen as the Inaugural President (2013–2015) to steer the federation's mission.
1st Endocrine Summit of SAFES — Hyderabad, India
Held at The Park Hotel, Hyderabad, organized under SAFES President Dr. Sarita Bajaj, Organizing Chairperson Dr. N. Sudhakar Rao, Organizing Secretary Dr. Rakesh Sahay, and Scientific Chair Dr. Subhankar Chowdhury. Over 440 international delegates gathered for symposia, workshops, and formulated the landmark position statement on South Asian Women with Diabetes.
International Clinical Update in Endocrinology (iCU India)
Organized in Hyderabad under the aegis of the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) in historic international partnership with the Society for Endocrinology (UK), The Endocrine Society (USA), and the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE). Led by Dr. Sarita Bajaj (National Programme Chair), Prof. Janet Schlechte (International Programme Chair), Prof. Subhankar Chowdhury (Chairman Organizing Committee), Prof. Paul M. Stewart (Secretary General ISE), Dr. Sanjay Kalra (National Programme Co-Chair), and Dr. Rakesh Sahay (Organizing Secretary).
2nd SAFES Summit — Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hosted by the Bangladesh Endocrine Society, concluding with the renowned Dhaka Declaration on gestational diabetes and expanding research across member countries.
3rd SAFES Summit — Pakistan
Hosted by the Pakistan Endocrine Society, reinforcing cross-border endocrine academic exchange and training fellowships.
