GLOBAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
BHUBANESHWAR, ODISHA | JANUARY 9-11
AMIT CHAKRABARTY, MD
President, AAPI
Chairman, AAPI GHS
DR ACHYUTA SAMANTA
Hon. Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS
Chief Patron
Kalinga Team Leaders
DR. SITA KANTHA DASH
Chairman, Kalinga Hospital Ltd
DR. S. SANTOSH KUMAR DORA
CEO, Kalinga Hospital Ltd
KIMS Team Leaders
DR. RABI N SAMANTA
Advisor to Hon’ble Founder,
KIIT, KISS & KIMS
DR. AJIT K MOHANTY
Director General, KIMS
AAPI LIAISONS - USA
ATASU NAYAK, MD
President
Odisha Physicians of America
VEMURI S. MURTHY, MD
CME Coordinator
TARAK VASAVADA, MD
AAPI CME Chair
KALPALATHA GUNTUPALLI, MD
Women’s Forum Coordinator
AAPI LIAISONS - INDIA
PROF. SUCHITRA DASH
Prinicipal & Dean MKCG Medical College
DR. UMA MISHRA
Advisor
DR. BHARATI MISHRA
Rtd. Prof and HOD, ObGyn
DR.ABHISHEK KASHYAP Founder, GAIMS
ER. PRAFULLA KUMAR NANDA
Co-ordinator
MRS. NANDITA BANDYOPADHYAYA
Hospitality
MR. NISHANT KOLI
Promotions
MR. DILIP PANDA
Promotions
AAPI Event Coordinators
DR. ANJALI GULATI
MRS. VIJAYA MULPUR
MRS. SONCHITA CHAKRABARTY
DR. TAPTI PANDA
AAPI ADVISORS
SATHEESH KATHULA, MD
Imm. Past President
MEHER MEDAVARAM, MD
President -Elect
KRISHANA KUMAR, MD
Vice President
MUKESH LATHIA, MD
Souvenir Chair
Pavan Panchavati, MD
Academic Affairs Chair
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) will be hosting its 19th annual AAPI Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) in Bhubaneswar from January 9-11, 2026.
AAPI invites you to participate and contribute make the GHS a grand success. The event will be attended by well over hundreds of medical students and AAPI delegates from US and doctors in India.
Invited guests include Medical College Professors, Principals, Deans and NMB chair and other members.
Dignitaries include Hon. President of India, Prime Minister of India, Health Minister of India etc.
There are opportunities for Exhibits, Product Theaters to promote your services, products, and values. etc.
We request you to generously support the GHS so that we can work on our common goals and commitment to quality medical education and better health outcomes in India and worldwide.
ABOUT SUMMIT:
GHS 2026 (summit.aapiusa.org) will be the nineteenth year of AAPI’s constant commitment towards making quality healthcare affordable and accessible to all people of India.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SUMMIT:
Several prominent physicians and academicians are invited and have accepted to be the keynote speaker and chairs of various academic sessions planned and organized during summit.
This summit aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to explore and discuss comprehensive strategies to reduce cancer risk and heart attacks in Indian population. Our agenda includes:
1. Scientific Research:
Presenting the latest studies on genetic and environmental factors affecting cancer and heart disease, particularly within Indian population, to enhance understanding and develop targeted interventions.
2. Preventive Measures:
Sharing best practices for lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, and emphasizing the critical role of regular screenings in early detection and prevention.
3. Healthcare Policies:
Discussing effective policies and programs to improve access to preventive care and early diagnosis, with a focus on reaching underserved communities in India.
4. Collaborative Projects:
Initiating global research collaborations to address the unique health challenges faced by India and promote innovative solutions.
5. Community Engagement:
Hosting workshops and seminars to educate the public on risk reduction strategies and encourage active participation in health programs.