Dr. Satheesh Kathula, president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), met with Dr. Varun Jeph, Deputy Consul General of India, on August 20, 2024, at the Consulate General of India in New York, to explore collaborative initiatives between AAPI and the Indian government. 

They also talked about the upcoming Global Health Summit in New Delhi, scheduled for October 18-20, 2024. This summit will gather global healthcare professionals to share knowledge and enhance international health partnerships.

Dr. Kathula said in a statement, “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. Jeph, a medical doctor himself, acknowledged the role of Indian physicians in the US in strengthening India-US healthcare collaborations and supporting the Indian diaspora, according to Dr. Kathula.