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AAPi Launches Adopt-A-Village, A rural

health initiative in india

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu & Consul Generals from five Consulates Applaud AAPI’s Efforts

Our Bureau the rural people of India will be offered AAPI members, pointing to the fact that In-
‘Free Health Screenings in 75 Rural Villag- dia has vaccinated over 600 million people
Washington, DC
es’ for Anemia (CBC), DM (HbA1C), High and he hoped that India will offer vaccines
ontinuing with its magnificent efforts Cholesterol, CKD, Malnutrition, Kidney to majority of India’s vast population soon.
to help their motherland, members Disease, Malnutrition, Obesity, and Hypox- Dr. Mukesh Nigam introduced Consul
Cof American Associati9on of Physi- emia. Results analyzed by GTC and further General of India in New York, Randhir
cians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the premier action recommended by their team of ex- Jaiswal. In his address on “Rural Health in
medical organization in the United States perts will be also, followed up. This is a small India: The Challenges and Solutions” Am-
initiated Adopt-A-Village, a Rural Health contribution from AAPI to Mother India in bassador Jaiswal said, “This noble initiative
Initiative in India during a virtual launch celebration of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.” by AAPI has become more meaningful
event on Friday, August 27, 2021. Chaired Dr. Anupama thanked the AAPI members especially during the 75th anniversary of
by, Dr. Satheesh Kathula, the much need- for their generous support for this noble India’s Independence.” Reminding AAPI
ed and popular program has Dr. Anupama work of AAPI and for sponsoring their an- members of Modi’s call to rebuild a new In-
Gotimukula, Dr. Jagan Ailinani and Dr. cestral villages and going back to their roots. dia, he said, “AAPI’s initiative is even more
Ram Singh as members of the Committee. Ambassador Taranjit Singh, in his mes- meaningful and fits well into PM’s vision
In a rare show of support for AAPI, hon- sage to AAPI members, said, “As India is for India.” He said, ‘We applaud and thank
orable Consul Generals of Chicago, New entering 75th year of independence, hon- AAPI for coming forward to help India, es-
York, Houston, Atlanta and the Deputy CG oring men and women, who fought for the pecially during the covid pandemic.”
of San Francisco participated live during freedom, we rededicate ourselves to build Dr. Sujeeth Punnam, a renowned car-
the launch of this noble initiative. Ambas- an India where the dreams and aspirations diologist introduced Deputy Consul Gen-
sador of India to US, Taranjit Singh Sand- of India’s 13 billion people are realized.” eral of India in San Francisco, Rajesh Naik.
hu joined the meeting with his message and He urged the Diaspora community to come While speaking on “Rural Health, What In-
lauded the numerous efforts of AAPI for forward to honor INDIA by joining in the dia can learn from Developed Nations” Mr.
India, especially during the pandemic. year-long celebrations. Naik said, “AAPI has provided tremendous
Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, President, Dr. Suresh Reddy, past President of support as India and Indian community
AAPI, in her welcome address, referred to AAPI and currently an elected Trustee of were struggling with the challenges of Covid.
the objectives of Adopt-A-Village. “A lot of Oakbrook Village in Illinois, after introduc- You rose to the occasion and came forward
efforts is being put into this initiative, “Adopt ing the Consul General of India in Chicago, to help and support, which have been highly
a Village” Project where AAPI in collabo- Amit Kumar, announced that he is adopting appreciated by the Diaspora.” During the
ration with Global TeleClinics, Inc., plans his native village in the state of Telengana. In 2nd Covid surge, AAPI stepped forward and
to adopt 75 villages in honor of 75 years of his address, Mr. Kumar spoke about “Rural have sent out Millions of Dollars of medical
India’s independence,” she said. “As India Health In India, The Current Situation,” and supplies to Indi, he said. While pointing to
celebrates her 75th anniversary Indepen- focused on technological areas in health- the many challenges of healthcare in rural
dence Day celebrations, AAPI has planned care development in the rural parts of India. India, Mr. Naik urged how AAPI could of-
to adopt 75 villages in India spread across “Your activities and the message to spread fer tele medical consultation in rural India,
the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kar- awareness on Covid and for providing PPEs especially focusing on the preventive aspect
nataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, where to India are highly appreciated,” he told of health in India.

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