AAPI calls to bridge the digital gap in healthcare delivery system in India

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The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has advocated bridging the digital gap in the healthcare delivery system in India with effective utilization of modern technology.

At its 17th annual Global Healthcare Summit, the flagship conference of AAPI with the theme, “Cutting Edge in Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence”, attended by over a hundred delegates from around the world and over 250 physicians and medical students from several medical schools and hospitals from across India was held in New Delhi from January 1-3, 2024.

“With the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, AAPI has chosen to focus on the future of Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence during the GHS 2024. With the invention of Artificial Intelligence, we want to explore its impact on Medicine and Healthcare in the 21st century,” said Dr. Sampat Shivangi, Chair of GHS 2024.

The summit was organized by AAPI in collaboration with AAIMS, Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, the Indian Medical Association, the Government of the State of Karnataka, and the Global Association of Indian Medical Students (GAIMS).

“The annual event of AAPI, GHS 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 the rural/remote regions of the country. For the first time, the summit was held in two cities – New Delhi and Manipal in the presence of a diverse gathering of experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates dedicated to advancing global health,” said Dr. Anjana Samadder, president of AAPI.

The Global Healthcare Summit has come a long way from the first Indo-US Healthcare Summit launched by AAPI USA in 2007. Since then, AAPI has organized 16 Indo-US/Global Healthcare Summits and developed strategic alliances with various organizations.

“This summit serves as a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the forging of meaningful partnerships. The work we do today paves the way for a healthcare landscape that is more efficient, accessible, and affordable toward all individuals,” Dr. Samadder added.

AAPI, which has been leading efforts to help streamline medical education in India to meet global standards, assembled a galaxy of medical regulatory organization leaders from India, the United Kingdom, and the United States during the GHS on January 2, 2024. Leaders of the National Board of Examination in Medical Science (NBEMS) India, the National Board of Examination in Medical Science (NBME) USA, and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) were among the panelists who discussed and educated the aspiring medical students from some of the premium medical schools in India who attended the events.

During GHS, AAPI entered into a partnership with CLIRNET, India’s leading digital healthcare platform to run a Mentorship & Observership program jointly. Dr. Samadder said that the collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing clinical training in India. AAPI in collaboration with WHEELS Foundation announced a $10,000 award towards the project – Kanya: Sanitary Napkin Machine. The Kanya Challenge Award seeks to catalyze groundbreaking advancements in menstrual hygiene for Indian women through the development and commercialization of absorbent materials made from indigenous Indian resources.

“GHS is yet another way of continuing with our constant commitment towards making quality healthcare affordable and accessible to all the people of India. In addition, GHS 2024 focuses on promoting Healthcare Technology including Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare arena,” Dr. Lokesh Edara, chair of AAPI BOT said.

The GHS schedule was packed with workshops, trainings, research contests, and panel discussions on how modern technology is being used in the medical field. On New Year’s Day, the participants visited the picturesque Rishikesh.

“Harnessing the power of Indian doctors worldwide, the AAPI Global Healthcare Summit platform has evolved with the support of prominent global and Indian medical associations. AAPI’s mission is to make a positive and meaningful impact on the healthcare delivery system both in the US and in India,” Dr. Sumul Raval, Secretary of AAPI said.

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