New Delhi, India: The growing influence of physicians of Indian heritage is evident, as they are increasingly recognized and they hold critical positions in healthcare, academic, research, and administration across the United States. Their hard work, dedication, compassion, and skills have carved out an enviable niche in the American medical community.
In India, with a rise in population, there is an urgent need to create awareness and establish effective systems on the need for ways to prevent diseases and help India’s 1.4 Billion people live healthier life.
It’s in this context, the AAPI Global Healthcare Summit (GHS 2024) from October 19-20, 2024 in New Delhi, India, organized by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) in collaboration with and participation from some of the world’s most well-known physicians, and industry leaders becomes very critical and significant.
“This year we gather under the important and timely theme of preventing cancer and heart attacks through lifestyle modifications and technology,” said Dr Satheeth Kathula, President, AAPI in his inaugural address.
Honorable Health Minister of India, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda delivered via video an address on national prevention strategies. Dr. Nadda acknowledged that the world is staring at two most critical health challenges, cancer and cardiac diseases. Dr. Nadda said. “With aging population, changes in lifestyle and increasing urbanization, the incidence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart attacks, are on the rise.”
Dr. Nadda said, “I'm happy to share that through the national program for prevention and control of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke program, we are providing a framework for individuals across the country who access health education screenings and support services aimed at prevention and early detection. It is well known that lifestyle modification is the key pillar in the prevention of ailments like cancer and cardiac diseases. The foundation of prevention of these diseases lies in adopting healthier lifestyles, like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and shunning tobacco and alcohol, Dr. Nadda told the AAPI delegates.
The CME sessions by eminent physicians from India and abroad offered unique perspectives on ‘Prevention Strategies for Cancer and Heart Attacks, Role of Lifestyle Changes, and the Integration of Technology into Healthcare’ describing the message and theme for the Summit.
