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Indian American physician establishes cancer hospital in Karnataka
The President of India will inaugurate the hospital on December 30th, 2024
Sampat Shivangi with Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. / Image - Ajay Ghosh/ AAPI
Indian American physician and community leader, Sampat Shivangi has established a cancer hospital in his native city of Belagavi in Karnataka. The state-of-the-art facility will be inaugurated by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Dec. 30.
Shivangi dedicated his family’s wealth to establish the Dr. Sampat Kumar S Shivanagi Cancer Hospital, which aims to provide affordable cancer treatment in the region marking a significant milestone in healthcare access for rural communities.
“After several trips to India and collaborating with the local authorities, I am excited that Dr. Sampat Kumar S Shivanagi Cancer Hospital has become a reality. What an honor, the President of India will be inaugurating my dream facility, a most memorable and modern hospital in Belgaum, my home district and at the medical college, where I was an assistant professor,” Shivangi said.
The charitable foundation established by Shivangi has contributed to various initiatives in India, including schools, healthcare facilities, and community halls. As the first Indian American to serve on the Board of the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health, Shivangi has made significant strides in mental health advocacy.
His leadership extends to national positions, serving on the National Board of Directors for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), appointed by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Shivangi has been widely recognized for his efforts to improve mental health services and foster Indo-U.S. relations with honors such as the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award and the U.S. Congressional Recognition Award.
Sharing his vision for creating positive change, the physician said, “I urge my fellow Indo-American physicians to join this movement and help change the world for the better. My humble request is that let us be the change, and bring this movement to make our world different tomorrow. I hope my prayers will be answered one day and all humanity lives in a better world.”
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