The fund was raised at a fundraiser event held November 20 Embassy Suites in Franklin
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Tennessee chapter raised $75,000 to fight human trafficking in India. The fund was raised at a fundraiser event held November 20 Embassy Suites in Franklin, India West reported.
The fall Governing Body Meeting of the AAPI-TN presented ‘Free for Life International’ (FFLI) with a cheque of $75,000 to help strengthen efforts to end human trafficking, help continue and expand their impact in India.
India West quoted AAPI Tennessee chapter president Anuradha P. Mann. “We as a community have a duty to end the various forms of slaver… Free for Life International FFLI works in prevention along with rescue, restoration, rehabilitation and education of trafficked victims, we are pleased to present this token of our appreciation to help support the efforts of FFLI.”
Meanwhile, the AAPI will hold its 15th annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) in Hyderabad, India from January 5 to 7, 2022.
To be held in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at Hotel Avasa (Hyderabad), the summit’s focus this year will be on “Prevention Is Better Than Cure Through Technology, Telemedicine & Transformation” an AAPI press note, released through news India Times says.
The other collaborating partners in the summit include senior leaders from leading healthcare organisations such as pharmaceuticals, device and medical equipment manufacturers and major medical teaching institutions, hospitals and from the Ministries – Health, External/Overseas Affairs and regulatory bodies.
The AAPI will hold its 15th annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) in Hyderabad, India from January 5 to 7, 2022
The ultimate goal of the summit will be to provide access to high quality and affordable healthcare to all in India, organisers say.
Some of the topics / subjects to be taken up during the three-day summit are chronic diseases, notably diabetes, cardiovascular, hypertension, COPD, oncology, maternal and infant mortality, as well as emerging ones – trauma and head injury, transplant and minimally invasive robotic surgeries
“The GHS 2022 will focus on envisioning future digital health solutions, and preventive strategies with state-of-the-art CMEs and symposiums with information on current and emerging issues and trends in healthcare.”
Since 2007, AAPI has organised 14 Indo – US/Global Healthcare Summits and developed strategic alliances with various organizations.
Founded in 1982, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin represents the values and interests of more than 80,000 practicing physicians in the United States.
In addition, it also serves as a platform for more than 40,000 medical students, residents, and fellows of Indian origin in this country. One in Seven people in the USA, at some point or the other are touched by a physician of Indian origin
The AAPI also has a Charitable Foundation (AAPI-CF) that supports free clinics and health fairs in India. To date, more than 17 such clinics are active in various states of India under the AAPI partnership.
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