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  • AAPI Announces 2026 Global Healthcare Summit in Bhubaneshwar, India

    AAPI Announces 2026 Global Healthcare Summit in Bhubaneshwar, India

    Focus on Tuberculosis Eradication, Diabetes, Ayurveda, and Healthcare Technology

    CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has unveiled plans for its 19th Annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS), scheduled for January 9–11, 2026, in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. The event is set to address urgent health issues including Tuberculosis (TB), Diabetes, and the role of Ayurveda in contemporary medicine, alongside showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology.

    AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty stated that the summit aims to confront some of India’s most significant healthcare challenges while encouraging collaboration and innovation among medical professionals. “This summit will bring together expertise from India and the global diaspora to tackle critical issues and foster new research,” Dr. Chakrabarty said.

    Summit Priorities: TB Eradication, Diabetes, Ayurveda, and Technology

    The summit’s agenda spotlights three main themes: eradicating Tuberculosis, managing Diabetes, and integrating Ayurveda into mainstream medical practice. Following a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, AAPI pledged support to the national effort for a TB-Free Tribal India, led by Dr. Manoj Jain. Diabetes management initiatives will be directed by Dr. Smitha Joshi, while Ayurveda Consortium activities will be coordinated by Dr. Amit Shah and Dr. Arti Prasad.

    “AAPI’s Global Healthcare Summit is dedicated to making quality healthcare both affordable and accessible in India,” said Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President of AAPI. This year, the summit also emphasizes cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence as transformative tools for patient care.

    The AAPI leadership at the 18th Global Healthcare Summit held in 2024

    Academic Excellence and Distinguished Participation

    The summit will feature keynote speeches and academic sessions led by top physicians and researchers from India and abroad. Topics will include new medical advancements, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Evidence-Based Learning (ELS), research methodology, and scientific writing. Medical Jeopardy competitions and research poster presentations are expected to draw participation from leading Indian medical schools, with panel discussions led by international experts and officials from the National Medical Council Board.

    Global and National Health Challenges on the Agenda

    GHS 2026 expands its focus to chronic disease prevention, rural health, climate change, and global health concerns. The CEO Forum will address equity, ethics, and physician burnout, while the Women’s Forum will discuss gender bias and leadership in medicine. Dr. Manoj Jain will present ongoing efforts of the CETI (Collaboration to Eliminate TB in India), with support from the CDC and USAID, offering updates on TB elimination projects and strategies for future engagement. Additional activities include CPR training, mental health awareness campaigns, and initiatives to combat childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases.

    Networking, Collaboration, and Strategic Engagement

    The summit also provides opportunities for alumni networking, strategic engagement between AAPI and Indian partners, and recognition of outstanding contributions through AAPI Awards. Efforts in diabetes prevention and TB eradication will be highlighted, reinforcing AAPI’s commitment to public health initiatives.

    “AAPI GHS is an unmatched opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of healthcare,” said Dr. Meher Medavaram, President-Elect of AAPI. “We look forward to launching new initiatives and continuing the legacy of our organization’s leaders.”

    Leadership, Legacy, and India’s Healthcare Growth

    AAPI’s membership includes prominent medical professionals holding leadership roles worldwide. Vice President Dr. Krishan Kumar noted, “Collaborative relationships fostered by AAPI have paved the way for an exceptional event, with over 300 Indian-origin physicians and surgeons expected to attend.”

    Secretary Dr. Seema Arora emphasized AAPI’s mission to advance healthcare delivery in both the US and India by promoting partnerships and sharing knowledge. Treasurer Dr. Soumya Neravetla highlighted the importance of support from international and Indian medical associations in driving the summit’s evolution.

    India’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid expansion with growing investments and medical tourism. The summit’s international attendance and participation from hundreds of US-based physicians underscore the importance of global collaboration for advancing healthcare in India. Since its inception in 2007, the Global Healthcare Summit has been instrumental in building alliances and driving medical progress across the country.

    “We anticipate active involvement from international healthcare industry leaders in research, development, and philanthropy,” said Dr. Chakrabarty. “GHS 2026 will be a milestone event for exchanging ideas, influencing policy, and shaping next year’s healthcare agenda.”

    Registration and additional information are available at www.aapiusa.org. Physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide are invited to attend the summit in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, January 9–11, 2026, to help define the future of global health.

    For more details, please visit: www/aapiusa.org

    (Based on a Press Release issued by Ajay Ghosh, Media Coordinator, AAPI)

  • The 2023 AAPI Global Health Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam, India

    The 2023 AAPI Global Health Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam, India

    CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The 16th edition of the Global Healthcare Summit, one of the flagships India events of the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin, will be held in Visakhapatnam, in Andhra Pradesh, from January 6 to 8.

    The theme of the summit will be “True and Total Health is the Wellbeing of Mind, Body, and Spirit” and it will focus on mental health, infant and maternal mortality as well as various other medical specialty updates, medical jeopardy, and research poster presentations by medical students, AAPI said in a press release. Nearly 400 physicians are expected to attend the event.

    The event offers a unique opportunity for Indian American physicians and their counterparts from India to come together, it added. “AAPI has been engaged in harnessing the power of Indian diaspora to bring the most innovative, efficient, cost-effective healthcare solutions to India,” said Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of AAPI.

    Other highlights of the summit will be “advocacy to dismantle the stigma of mental illness and suicide prevention,” he added.

    “This conference will focus on bringing the highest caliber of internationally acclaimed faculty and will develop a very robust agenda in collaboration with leading experts from India,” Dr. V. Ranga, chair of AAPI’s board of trustees said. “The enhanced focus on conducting skills enhancement workshops, hands on experience with advanced techniques.”

    There will also be continuing medical education sessions with U.S. academics that will offer opportunities for Indian “medical staff and healthcare professionals to advance leanings and provide the best possible care for the people of India.”

    “The scientific program and workshops of [the summit] is developed by leading experts with contributions from the Scientific Advisory Board and the International Scientific Committee,” said Dr. Prasad Chalasani, chair of AAPI Global Health Summit-USA. “The workshops will be led by world-famous physicians on topics relevant to the needs of the time.”

    “AAPI has plans to collaborate with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to initiate a very ambitious program to address mental health and wellness of all the students in the high schools in AP,” said Dr. Ravi Raju, chair of Global Health Summit-India.

    Dr. Sampath Shivangi, AAPI Legislative Committee chair said, “We are collaborating with senior leaders from leading healthcare organizations including pharmaceuticals, device and medical equipment manufacturers and major medical teaching institutions, hospitals, and the Ministries of Health, External/Overseas Affairs and regulatory bodies to attend and coordinate with AAPI with an ultimate goal to providing accessible and affordable high-quality healthcare to all people of India.” Dr. Manoj Jain, chair of the Collaboration to Eliminate TB in India initiative, which is supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Agency for International Development will lead comprehensive discussions on the project, with tangible goals achieved and the plan for the future.

    CME sessions in psychiatry, ophthalmology, pediatrics, gastroenterology, neurology and oncology will be held, said the release.  “In our efforts to realize the core mission of AAPI, which is to share the best from leading experts from around the world, to collaborate on clinical challenges, the GHS in Visakhapatnam will have clinical tracks that are of vital to healthcare in India,” said CME Chair Dr. Sreeni Gangasani.

    Dr. Lokesh Edara and Dr. Brahma Sharma, who are the co-chairs of International medical education, will conduct a panel discussion featuring prominent international medical education experts, including CEOs of ECFMG, WFMC, and National Medical Council officials.

    Dr. B K Kishore, an academic expert, will lead discussions on research methodology and scientific writings.

    A CEO forum focusing on equity, ethics and physician burnout issues and a women’s forum focusing empowerment, gender bias and leadership, will be held as part of the summit.

    Walkathon on the beach will be held to challenge mental health stigma and promotion of healthy lifestyle changes and stress management of and several other initiatives also will be announced including effective treatment modalities on non-communicable medical diseases, reducing the infant and maternal mortality and HPV vaccination.

    A research competition for Indian medical students and post- graduate students.

    “With the changing trends and statistics in healthcare, both in India and the U.S., we are refocusing our mission and vision of [the summit], and AAPI would like to make a positive and meaningful impact on the healthcare in India,” Dr. Kolli said. “In our quest to fulfill the mission of AAPI, we are proud to share best practices and experiences from leading experts in the world and develop actionable plans and projects that enable access to affordable and quality healthcare for all people. To help accomplish this mission, please join us at the GHS 2023.”

    For more  information:  www.summit.aapiusa.org and www.GHS2023.com

    (Based on AAPI Press release)