AAPI President discusses policy priorities at Indian Consulate New York

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The President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Dr. Satheesh Kathula, met India’s Deputy Consul General in New York Varun Jeph, to discuss AAPI’s policy priorities that include closely working with Indian authorities to improve health care services in that country.

“On behalf of AAPI, I had an opportunity to meet with Deputy Consul General Hon. Varun Jeph to discuss various collaborative initiatives between AAPI and the Government of India,” Dr. Kathula is quoted saying in a press release from AAPI.

Dr. Kathula, along with dozens of physicians of Indian origin, who flew in from many parts of the United States to join in and participate at the 78^th India’s Independence Day celebrations and the India Day Parade in New York City, met with the officials at the Indian Consulate in New York on Sunday, August 18^th.

Deputy Consul General Jeph and the Indian Consulate in New York tweeted on X about the meeting, saying, “Had constructive discussions on the role of Indian physicians in the US in strengthening Indo-US healthcare collaborations and empowering the vibrant Diaspora community. Wished him the best for his tenure as AAPI President.”

Dr. Kathula described the meeting as very productive. “The discussions highlighted key projects that AAPI will be undertaking in India, including programs focused on the prevention of cancer and heart attacks, as well as widespread CPR training initiatives aimed at improving emergency response capabilities across the country.”

Dr. Kathula pointed to the next edition of the Global Health Summit, planned to be held in New Delhi from October 18-20, 2024. This summit is expected to bring together healthcare professionals and experts from around the world to share knowledge, explore innovative healthcare solutions, and strengthen global health partnerships.

The flagship annual event of AAPI, the Global Healthcare Summit has contributed to ushering in new ways of providing healthcare to India’s 1.4 billion people who live in the congested urban centers and in the rural/remote regions of the country, AAPI noted. The 18^th annual GHS will build on past initiatives and add several new programs, Dr. Kathula added.

Dr. Kathula recently took over as President of what is considered the largest ethnic organization of physicians in the US. He previously served as Regional Director, a member of the Board of Trustees, national Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President of AAPI, and as the President-Elect of AAPI during the year 2023-34.