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AAPI presents strategies to utilize resources for healthcare initiatives in India and the USA
The Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) aims to enhance healthcare in India and the U.S. through community engagement, lifestyle changes, and innovative programs, including a bone marrow drive and heart screenings.
Press conference on Sept. 29, 2024, at the Indian Consulate in New York, AAPI / Ajay Ghosh
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), president Satheesh Kathula discussed his vision for the organization at a media interaction at the Indian Consulate in New York on Sep. 29 and highlighted the association's contributions to both India and the United States over the past 43 years.
Kathula invited the media to be a bridge between AAPI and the community and share its message and initiatives that benefit Indian Americans and those in India.
Hetal Gor, a member of the AAPI Board of Trustees, was present on the occasion. Kathula highlighted the approaching Global Health Summit (GHS 2024) in New Delhi, on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, 2024. This Global Summit aims to unite healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss preventing cancer and heart attacks in the Indian population with changes in lifestyle and technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will be the honored guests at the Delhi meet. Health Minister J.P. Nadda has also agreed to meet with AAPI delegates to discuss healthcare issues.
Kathula stated that AAPI is trying to recruit potential donors for stem cell or bone marrow transplant donations, as people are getting affected by lymphomas and leukemias, and they need transplants. Since they do not get the matched donors in this country, AAPI will focus on increasing that pool. As of date, the donor pool among South Asians is short in supply and AAPI plans to organize a bone marrow drive across the nation.
Kathula also announced the launch of the "Million Miles of Gratitude" program, encouraging participants to walk or run in honor of veterans, to reach one million miles in a year. He shared plans to introduce heart screenings for the Indian American community, focusing on prevention and early detection due to their higher risk of heart attacks at younger ages.
AAPI organized the AAPI Leadership Retreat at the Indian Consulate in New York City, on the morning of Sept. 29. Consul General Binay Pradhan was present at the event, which saw the attendance of members from various fields such as Sanjeev Kaul, chief of Trauma; Sudeep Kapur, magistrate; Manee Kamboji, IT company owner; Natalie McKenzie, health and fitness coach, and podcaster; Jyoti Soni, catering and wedding planner.
Pradhan praised AAPI as a strong association of Indian doctors, playing a key role in strengthening U.S.-India relations, especially in healthcare. He suggested that AAPI rethink how they can contribute to India’s evolving economy, not just by meeting basic needs, but by helping fulfill the aspirations of the Indian people through access to advanced medical technology.
AAPI helps Indian American physicians be skillful in patient care, research, teaching, and pursuing their professional and community goals. For more information, visit: www.aapiusa.org
AAPI press conference at the Indian Consulate in New York. AAPI, president Satheesh Kathula; Hetal Gor, a member of the AAPI Board of Trustees; Consul General Binay Pradhan; Sanjeev Kaul, chief of Trauma; Sudeep Kapur, magistrate; Manee Kamboji, IT company owner; Natalie McKenzie, health and fitness coach, and podcaster; Jyoti Soni, catering and wedding planner. / Ajay Gosh 
AAPI press conference. AAPI, president Satheesh Kathula; Hetal Gor, a member of the AAPI Board of Trustees; Consul General Binay Pradhan; Sanjeev Kaul, chief of Trauma; Sudeep Kapur, magistrate; Manee Kamboji, IT company owner; Natalie McKenzie, health and fitness coach, and podcaster; Jyoti Soni, catering and wedding planner. / Ajay Gosh
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