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18 JANUARY 21, 2022

History in Hyderabad: doctors of

indian origin make a commitment to

preventive healthcare in india

At AAPI’s 15th Annual Global Healthcare Summit, Addressed by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu,

Organization Urges Government of India to Create a Panel Of Nationally Recognized Experts

OUR BUREAU
Hyderabad (India)
he 15th edition of the annual
Global Healthcare Summit or-
Tganized by the American Asso-
ciation of Physicians of Indian Origin
(AAPI) USA concluded here with a
commitment to continue efforts to
preventive care in India and to collab-
orate with the federal, state and local
governments, healthcare and tech-
nological industries, as well as with
several not-for-profit organizations
to help India make health delivery
accessible, affordable and efficient. souls of every participant.
The GHS 2022 was inaugurated
In her opening remarks, Dr.
by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Vice Presi- Udaya Shivangi, Chair of AAPI GHS
dent of India, who addressed virtual- 2022, said, “This GHS held in amid
ly the hundreds of participants from the fears of Covid pandemic, and fol-
the United States and India at Avasa lowing strict Covid restrictions, has
Hotel in Hyderabad on January 5th. promised to be one with the great-
“During the 15th annual Global
Healthcare Summit, organized in Hy- est impact and significant contribu-
tions towards harnessing the power
derabad, India from January 5th to of international Indian diaspora to
7th, 2022, physician leaders from the bring the most innovative, efficient,
United States and India had an op- cost-effective healthcare solutions to
portunity to brainstorm and explore India.”
ways to focus on the theme, “Trans- inception and has proved to be bene- tive positions in the country. “They Dr. Ravi Kolli, President-Elect
formation of Healthcare through ficial not only to Indian-origin Amer- are among the most successful am- f AAPI said, “We have made great
Telehealth and Technology usage ican Physicians, but to Indian health- bassadors of India’s value systems.” strides in helping people to live lon-
during this post-Covid Era,” and care as well,” Mr. Naidu observed. he said. ger, however, people are spending
have recommended possible ways to He urged the medical fraternity and The Vice President compliment- too many years in poor health, and
plan and implement preventive med- told them, “As you seek excellence ed AAPI for its services in India - for these gains in health not felt equally
icine that will save resources and pre- in human health and well-being, do raising $5 million during the second across society. We need to focus on
cious human lives,” said Dr. Anupa- not forget the power of a kind human wave of the pandemic, for its ‘Adopt the rising levels of obesity, mental
ma Gotimukula, President of AAPI. touch when treating your patients.” a Village’ program among its oth- illness, addictions, age-related con-
Towards this end, while offering Expressing regrets for not being er initiatives. The groundbreaking
to collaborate with the Government able to be present in person due to Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) ditions like dementia, and a growing,
ageing, and diverse populations, We
Authorities, “AAPI is urging the Gov- the ongoing pandemic, Mr. Naidu organized by AAPI in collabora- also need to be aware of cyberbul-
ernment of India to appoint an expert told the hundreds of delegates in a tion with the Government of India, lying, pervasive misinformation and
panel of nationally recognized experts recorded inaugural message stated BAPIO & GAPIO, as well as Host other harmful social media influenc-
in the disciplines of preventive med- that the Indian origin physicians in Alumni Chapters, including OGKT- es affecting our youth.”
icine and primary care,” she added. the United States have gained a for- MA, ATMGUSA, KAMCOSA, and Dr. Krishan Kumar, Treasurer
“With numerous initiatives, midable reputation and that several GMCGA, was packed with programs
AAPI has come a long way since its of them occupy the top administra- that were treat to the hearts and Continued at next page... >>

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