Dr Abhay Bang honoured with BadshahKhan Memorial Award 2024

 

 

DR ABHAY Bang, a renowned Gandhian health expert and the Founder-DirectorofSEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research inCommunityHealth) in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, has been awarded the prestigious Badshah Khan Memorial Award for 2024 by ITM University, Gwalior. The award recognises Dr Bang’s remarkable contributions to human service, particularly his work in revolutionising healthcare for the poorest communities in India. DrBangisbestknown forhisHomeBased Newborn and Child Care (HBNCC)programme,whichhas significantly reducedinfantmortalityin underdeveloped regions.

 

This approach has been acknowledgedby WHO and UNICEF and is implemented across India under the Asha Yojana. The award ceremony, part of ITM University’s tradition of honouring social change-makers, celebrated Dr Bang’s dedication to Sarvodaya and Gandhian ideals. He has received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, and continues his work with the support of his family and 150 associates at SEARCH