Aaj Tak, India’s leading news channel, has announced the launch of the first edition of ‘Health Summit 2025’, which will take place on September 29, coinciding with World Heart Day.

The summit aims to highlight the country’s growing silent health emergency, as India faces over 100 million cases of diabetes, increasing obesity, fatty liver conditions, and mounting mental health challenges.

According to an Aaj Tak press release, the summit will act as a high-impact platform designed to drive awareness, encourage early action, and inspire collective responsibility towards building a healthier nation. The event will feature a series of expert-led and relatable conversations to engage both citizens and policymakers in addressing urgent health concerns.

The day-long summit will bring together some of the most influential names in healthcare and policy. Eminent guests expected to attend include J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and National President of the BJP; Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev; 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, leading Psychiatrist; and Dr. Sandeep Vohra, Neuropsychiatrist.

Adding further weight to the discussions, several key policymakers will also be present. Among them are 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. Their participation will ensure robust dialogue between medical experts and policymakers to shape impactful strategies.

Anchored by Aaj Tak’s most trusted voices, the summit will cover a wide range of pressing topics, from cardiovascular health and childhood lifestyle diseases to obesity, nutrition myths, and mental well-being. Organisers say the event is designed to go beyond conversation, offering actionable insights and building pathways for a fitter, stronger, and more resilient India.