Healthcare leaders convene at the 2nd AHPI Leadership Summit 2024 to address challenges and enhance health services across India

Chennai, 30th September 2024 – The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) successfully hosted the 2nd AHPI Leadership Summit 2024 at the Hilton Hotel in Chennai. The summit brought together top leaders from the healthcare sector, along with prominent leaders from other industries, to address the evolving challenges in healthcare management and develop strategies for improving healthcare outcomes across India. Notable attendees included Dr. Kiran Bedi, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry; Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu; Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals; Lt. Gen. Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor, MUHS and Dr. Mohamed Rela, Chairman & Managing Director of Rela Hospital.

Discussions during the AHPI Leadership Summit 2024 centered on policy reforms, improvements in healthcare infrastructure, and ongoing training for healthcare professionals. As India ascends as a leader in global healthcare, such events play a vital role in shaping the industry's future. It is also equally important to be ready to embrace the rapidly changing technological advancements in healthcare. Challenges as discussed by various leaders also includes increasing awareness of healthcare needs and patient expectations for quality treatments, financial sustainability and shortage of trained human resources and the challenging working conditions.

Dr. Giridhar Gyani, the Director General of AHPI said, “The AHPI Leadership Summit 2024 marks a significant milestone in uniting leaders to drive impactful change in India’s healthcare landscape. It is crucial that we collaborate across sectors to elevate the quality of services and ensure equitable access for all individuals in India. By addressing the challenges we face, we can shape a resilient healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of our communities and positions India as a global leader in health."

The organizing chair included Dr. Venkat Phanidhar, Medway hospitals and Ms. Sandhya Cherian, Frontier Lifeline hospital.

Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman of Apollo Hospitals was awarded the “Health Icon of the Century” which was received on his behalf by Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals. Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT University, KISS and KIMS was awarded the “Iconic Healthcare Leader” and Dr. Davinder Kaur, an exemplary leader with dedication towards advanced nursing practice, was awarded the “Role Model in Nursing Leadership” award.   The Summit was attended by the World-renowned Cardiac Surgeon Dr. KM Cherian, CEO of Frontier Lifeline Hospital & Dr KM Cherian Heart Foundation and also leaders from various prominent hospitals across the city.

The AHPI Leadership Summit 2024 reinforced the need for strong leadership and collaboration across sectors to achieve the vision of "Universal Health Coverage" and India's aspiration to become a global leader in healthcare by 2047. Industry leaders emphasized the importance of innovation, effective management, and leadership development in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of India's healthcare sector.

 

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