Marathi-origin US health official visiting India to enhance health partnership

Dr. Atul Gawande, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID, will be visiting India starting March 19 to enhance the US-India health partnership. Born to Marathi doctor parents in the US, he aims to collaborate with Indian officials, healthcare professionals, and leaders to address global health challenges.

During his 4-day visit, Dr. Gawande will engage with high-ranking government officials, healthcare professionals, and business leaders in New Delhi, as well as in Indore and Dewas in Madhya Pradesh. As a key member of President Joe Biden’s administration, he will emphasize the commitment to partnering with India to find solutions to health challenges.

The long-standing Indo-US collaboration has significantly impacted both countries and the world, with a focus on advancing shared global health and development priorities. The US and India, as top democracies and economies, work together to test healthcare models and innovations that can be scaled up globally to address complex health issues effectively.

Dr. Gawande will highlight the importance of harnessing emerging technologies for global health goals, strengthening primary healthcare systems, and engaging with communities to formulate equitable responses. With his diverse background as a surgeon, author, journalist, and public health researcher, he brings a wealth of experience to address the world’s toughest development challenges.

Appointed to Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board in 2020 and later to his current position, Dr. Atul Gawande’s visit to India signifies a strong commitment to collaborating on global health initiatives. The partnership between the US and India aims to foster innovation, strengthen healthcare systems, and address health challenges on a global scale, fostering a safer and more prosperous world.