India’s leading news channel, Aaj Tak, is set to host the inaugural edition of its high-impact ‘Health Summit 2025‘ on September 29, strategically coinciding with World Heart Day. The day-long event aims to shine a crucial spotlight on India’s escalating “silent health emergency,” which includes a staggering over 100 million cases of diabetes, a sharp increase in obesity and fatty liver conditions, and mounting mental health challenges.
The summit is designed to be a significant national platform, driving public awareness, encouraging early action, and inspiring collective responsibility for building a healthier nation. The agenda features a series of expert-led, relatable conversations intended to engage both citizens and top policymakers in addressing these urgent health concerns, ensuring a robust dialogue between the medical community and government.
The event will bring together some of the most influential figures in Indian healthcare and policy. Expected high-profile guests include Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda and Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev.
The medical fraternity will be represented by leading specialists such as:
- Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
- Dr. Rakesh Yadav, Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS Delhi.
- Dr. Manoj Kumar, Principal Director of Cardiac Sciences at Max Healthcare.
- Dr. Neelam Mohan of Medanta – The Medicity.
- Dr. Ravi Malik, CMD of Malik Radix Hospital.
- Prof. Dr. SK Sarin, Director of ILBS.
- Dr. Shashank R Joshi, Endocrinologist and Diabetologist.
- Dr. Samir Parikh, a leading Psychiatrist.
- Dr. Sandeep Vohra, Neuropsychiatrist.
Crucial participation from policymakers will ensure impactful strategies are shaped. Key government officials attending include Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, Uttarakhand Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, and Madhya Pradesh Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Vishvas Sarang.
Anchored by Aaj Tak’s trusted voices, the summit’s wide-ranging discussions will cover pressing topics from cardiovascular health and childhood lifestyle diseases to tackling obesity, debunking nutrition myths, and focusing on mental well-being. Organisers stress that the event is designed to go beyond mere conversation, offering actionable insights and building clear pathways for a fitter, stronger, and more resilient India.
Key Highlights:
- Aaj Tak’s inaugural ‘Health Summit 2025‘ will be held on September 29, coinciding with World Heart Day, to address India’s growing “silent health emergency.”
- The emergency highlights over 100 million diabetes cases, increasing obesity, fatty liver, and mental health challenges.
- The summit is a high-impact platform featuring top experts (Dr. Ashok Seth, Swami Ramdev, Dr. Rakesh Yadav) and key policymakers (J P Nadda, Anupriya Patel, Brajesh Pathak) for robust dialogue.
- Discussions will focus on actionable insights across critical areas like cardiovascular health, childhood diseases, nutrition, and mental well-being.