The 13 th annual conference of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) began on Saturday in Gandhinagar. The two-day conference witnessed the participation of over 500 doctors from 57 countries, including doctors of Indian origin practicing in the US, the UK, and Australia among others. During the conference, the participating health experts deliberated on an array of topics concerning public health and the latest innovations in multiple healthcare disciplines. These include cardiac sciences, neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, kidney and liver transplants, gastroenterology, nutrition, and nursing among others.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder President of GAPIO and Chairman Apollo Hospitals Group said “The spirit of the physicians of Indian origin to excel in India and overseas is what we are striving to recognize. Their laudable efforts and path breaking work across the globe has made every Indian proud. The awardees’ exemplary work is an inspiration for others to emulate.”
Hon’ble Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, said, “The healthcare sector in India and across the world is going through transformative changes, especially after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian doctors practicing anywhere in the world have created a name for themselves. In order to further strengthen the healthcare system of the country, exchange of knowledge and information amongst doctors about global best practices is key.”
Dr Anupam Sibal, President of GAPIO and Group Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, and Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, said, “GAPIO provides a platform to doctors of Indian origin practicing anywhere in the world to share their knowledge and exchange ideas on clinical skill development, solutions to contemporary health issues, and modernizing the approach to delivering healthcare.”
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel said, “While India has successfully come out of the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are greater challenges ahead in the healthcare sector due to the growing burden of non-communicable
diseases such as cancer, heart diseases, and diabetes. The way forward is to provide innovative solutions which are also cost-effective and can be availed by all sections of society. Doctors have a significant role in coming up with these solutions and serving mankind.”
Dr Nanda kumar Jairam, Vice President of GAPIO said, “Research and innovation can improve the delivery of quality healthcare in India to the last mile. As the country braces to overcome its myriad health challenges, this conference will help identify methodologies most suitable to skill and scale the healthcare workforce in the country.”