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Women achievers were in the spotlight at the recently-concluded Global Healthcare Summit organized by the American Association of Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) in Visakhapatnam, India from January 6 to 8, 2023.
The theme of the Women’s Leadership Forum at the summit was “Advancing Women’s Health Through Awareness and Action” which showcased success stories of women leaders who belong to diverse professions, involving the public, private, and government organizations.
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry delivered the keynote address at the Women’s Forum virtually. She urged everyone to “Ensure that the much-needed healthcare services reach everyone.” She lauded the work of AAPI members for promoting health globally, particularly in India and the United States. MVV Satyavathi, Member of Parliament, representing Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh was the Guest of Honor at the Women’s Forum.
Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of AAPI said, “In collaboration with national AAPI, the forum has successfully organized events like HPV vaccination drive, a fundraiser for suicide prevention awareness, scholarship for medical students, and many others.”
On mental health and how to improve it, Dr. S. Radha Rani, former professor, and superintendent, of the Hospital of Mental Health spoke about why is mental health important and how to improve one’s overall health. “Woman is an important member of the family and society. Her mental health is vital, as it affects everyone in the family, and therefore caring for her mental health is important. Major life events impact women, who in turn affect all other members of the family.”
During the next two years, the forum aims to conduct CPR and AED training and install more AEDs in areas such as railway stations, bus stations, malls, schools, and colleges. It also has plans to organize certified training workshops on Neonatal resuscitation, basic life support, and emergency medicine for emergency responders and healthcare professionals.
Giving an overview of the forum’s activities and initiatives in India and the US, Dr. Udaya Shivangi, Chair of AAPI‘s Women Leadership Forum said: “Each year, the Women’s Forum plays a significant role in organizing events, fundraisers, and service projects that represent the core values of AAPI and our collective mission of giving back to our motherland. These events serve as a platform to expand our resources, share technological advancements and establish new partnerships.”
Dr. Suneela Garg, Prof of Excellence Chair Programme Advisory Committee NIHFW, Delhi India pointed out that women have made progress in so many areas of health indicators and infant mortality. “I urge AAPI to come forward to work with local organizations and help spread wellness initiatives among the people.”
