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AAPI President Stresses the Importance

of Preventive Healthcare During Meeting

with Parliamentarians From India

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New York, NY
he need for preventing cancer
and heart attacks through life-
Tstyle modifications and technol-
ogy is more than ever,” Dr. Satheesh
Kathula, President of the American
Association of Physicians of Indian fabric of the USA, celebrating their
Origin (AAPI) told the Members of commitment to Indian heritage and
the Indian Parliament during a meet- their significant role in fostering a
ing organized by the Consulate in New strong India-USA partnership.
York. “In a world where chronic dis- Earlier, Consul General Binaya
eases like cancer and cardiovascular Srikanta Pradhan welcomed the
illnesses continue to pose significant members of the delegation and the
health threats, where corrective mis- leaders of the Indian American com-
sion has never been more urgent,” munity. He spoke about the Bharat
said Dr. Kathula. ko Janiye campaign launched by the
Dr. Kathula was addressing a vis- government of India to provide the
iting Indian Parliamentary delegation youth of the Indian Diaspora with an
consisting of Shri Birendra Prasad opportunity to visit India and know
Baishya, Shri Vijayasai Reddy V, Shri the country of their origin. He invited
Akshay Yadav, Smt. Sandhya Ray, the community to be part of and at-
Shri Tejasvi Surya , and Ms. Bansuri tend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas cele-
Swaraj were accorded a warm recep- brations from January 8 to 10, 2025 in
tion by the Consul General Binaya Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
S. Pradhan and the Indian American Diaspora members who were
community representatives at the In- part of the meeting included Edi-
dian Consulate on November 20, 2024. son Mayor Sam Joshi, Dr. Samin K.
Dr. Kathula was invited by the Sharma, Dr. Thomas Abraham, Mr.
Hon. Consulate General of India Gaurav Verma, Prof. Indrajit Saluja,
in New York, Mr Binay Pradhan Dr. Avinash Gupta, Mr. Rakesh Kaul,
to participate and address the im- Dr. Hari Shukla, and Mr. Jatinder
portant meeting with distinguished Singh Bakshi, who shared their per-
Members of Parliament from across spectives on different aspects of the
India, as well as prominent leaders Indo-American relationship and ex-
of the Indian-American community. pressed a strong desire to give back to
The meeting offered a unique op- the motherland, India.
portunity for meaningful exchang- Members of the Indian communi-
es on a wide range of topics that are this population,” he said. ing played by AAPI, Dr. Kathula said, ty applauded India for its remarkable
critical to both India and the Indi- During the discussions, Dr. “Over the past four decades since its progress across sectors, especially in
an diaspora in the United States. Kathula highlighted the invaluable inception in 1982, AAPI has been in- areas such as technology, innovation,
In his address, while highlighting contributions of Doctors of Indian de- strumental in fostering collaboration and economic development. The
that cancer and cardiovascular illness- scent in the United States. “As a group, between the U.S. and India, especially growing ties between the two nations,
es are among the leading health chal- Indian American physicians play a in the realm of healthcare. AAPI has particularly in trade, diplomacy, and
lenges facing both Indians and Indian critical role in shaping the healthcare been actively involved in a wide range education, were also acknowledged
Americans, Dr. Kathula called upon landscape in the U.S., from providing of initiatives, from providing medi- as a major achievement, with a focus
the Government of India to initiate high-quality care to advancing medical cal aid and educational support for on how both nations can continue to
efforts with greater emphasis on early research and education. Their impact healthcare professionals., especially build on these relationships for mutu-
detection, lifestyle interventions, and extends beyond patient care, as many during the pandemic,” he added. al benefit.
public health awareness campaigns Indian American Doctors are en- Hon’ble Members of the Indian Among other things, the meeting
to reduce the burden of these dis- gaged in leadership roles, working to Parliament had an engaging inter- discussed initiatives aimed at improving
eases. “Given the genetic predispo- improve the healthcare system, con- action with distinguished members healthcare, education, and socio-eco-
sitions and lifestyle factors prevalent tributing to policymaking, and partic- of the Indian American community. nomic mobility for Indian Americans,
within the Indian community, want to ipating in humanitarian efforts both in They lauded the incredible achieve- while also exploring ways to foster
stress the need for culturally sensitive the U.S. and in India.” ments and invaluable contributions stronger cultural and community con-
healthcare solutions to better serve Highlighting the critical role be- of the Indian Diaspora to the diverse nections between the two countries.

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