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AAPI’s first-ever World Health

Congress Concludes In New York

In her keynote address, Smriti Irani, shared with the over 1,500 AAPI delegates who came
from across the United States about the many contributions of India to the world

OUR BUREAU She thanked the AAPI members for address, Adams lauded the contribu- tion, and knowledge, highlighting the
their great contributions and services tions of Indian American physicians significance of continuous learning
New York, NY
to the people of the United States across the United States, especially and education in personal growth.
he first ever World Health and for their motherland India. during the Covid pandemic. “When The CEO Forum was moderated
Congress organized by the The World Health Congress, you look at the 1000s of physicians by Dr. Achintya Moulick, Chair of
TAmerican Association of Phy- which began on July 18th with the across the country, you walk into any the AAPI World Health Congress.
sicians of Indian origin (AAPI) held cutting of the Ribbon by the Mayor hospital, the emergency rooms, espe- In his opening remarks, Dr. Mou-
from July 18-22nd, 2024 came to a of New York City, Eric Adams is be- cially during COVID, you were pres- lick said, “The first World Congress
close here at the Marriott Marquis on ing attended by over 1,000 physicians ent. You were there, and you sacri- of AAPI signals the beginning of a
Times Square in New York City with and has over 80 speakers and CEOs ficed your own health to make sure of new chapter for the organization
the call by the outgoing President, Dr. from around the globe, provide the the health of this entire country. Your which has had a significant impact
Anajana Samadder to work towards delegates with an unparalleled op- contributions are so rare.” on American healthcare. The goal
the realization of the mission of AAPI. portunity to network, learn, and ex- Dr. Mehmet Oz delivered an in- for me as the first convention chair
“I want to thank the AAPI dele- plore groundbreaking advancements spiring talk on “Living the Good Life” of the World Congress is to bring
gates, sponsors and organizing com- across healthcare disciplines. sharing with delegates who had assem- healthcare providers, entrepreneurs,
mittee who have put together such Some of the key speakers ad- bled at the Broadway Ballroom his financial bodies and policymakers to-
a great event at the heart of New dressed the delegates at the Congress insights into wellness and health opti- gether and create a perfect gathering
York City,” Dr. Samadder said in her included: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Ameri- mization that resonate deeply within of first, second and third generation
concluding address. “We have had can television personality, Physician, and beyond the medical community. physicians and other healthcare pro-
an exciting 1st ever World Health Author, and Professor Emeritus of Sri Brahmrishi SiddhGuru Gu- viders of Indian origin lead the way
Congress that was full of fun-filled, cardiothoracic surgery at Columbia rudev, while bestowing his blessings on for the future of global health.”
educational and entertaining. There University; Eric Adamas, Mayor of the organizers and the AAPI delegates The CEO had industry leaders
was something for everyone, includ- New York City; Smriti Zubin Irani, called the Indian American Physicians from healthcare, pharma and IT, in-
ing the younger generation, the teen- an Indian politician and former ac- “the best” in the world, because “they cluding Dr. Oz; Edward Chan, 1315
agers, and children, as wells to the tress, fashion model, and television give their best to the world.” He laud- Capitall; Michael Kopko,, Co-found-
AAPI members, making it a family producer; Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, ed them for their virtues of “learning, er & CEO | Pearl Health; Hemanth
event,” said Dr. Samadder. Consul General of India in New earning and returning” that makes Neeli,, Inhospital Physicians; Is-
In her keynote address at the York, Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Com- them stand out across the globe. han Shivanand,, Yoga of Immortals
gala on Sunday night, Smriti Irani, missioner for Trade, Investment and Pramukh Swami Dr. Swami (YOI); and Dr. Samin Sharma, The
a former Cabinet Minister of India Innovation, and NY Assembly wom- Gyanvatsal, a Motivational Speaker Mount Sinai Hospital, Director, Car-
and a Bollywood star shared with the an Jenifer Rajkumar. from Akshardham, BAPS Swami- diovascular Clinical Institute. The in-
over 1,500 AAPI delegates who came New York City Mayor Eric Ad- naryan Mandir presented his inspi- spiration forum deliberated on ways
from across the United States about ams inaugurated the World Health rational talk on “Physician Burnout.” to provide the best and most efficient
the many contributions of India to Congress of Physicians with the cut- Swami Gyanvasti Dr. Gyan Vatsal fo- healthcare delivery to patients, with
the world, especially in the health- ting of the Ribbon and a powerful cused on various aspects of personal minimum cost and how AI has and
care filed and the numerous achieve- and memorable inaugural address development, spirituality, social har- will influence healthcare delivery in
ments of the Government of India. on July 18th, 2024. In his inaugural mony, giving back to society, educa- the US and around the world.

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