On March 27, SAPHA President Samira Khan joined Dr. Vin Gupta and Professor Seema Mohapatra for a powerful discussion hosted by the Roundglass India Center at Seattle University. The webinar explored the evolving health and rights challenges facing South Asian Americans in the context of the Trump administration’s policies. The conversation underscored the urgent need for disaggregated data, culturally responsive care, and structural investment in South Asian health—particularly as funding cuts and policy shifts threaten to widen disparities in chronic disease, mental health, and healthcare access. The panel also addressed reproductive justice, immigration-related health fears, and the power of effective health communication in the face of misinformation.
You can watch the full webinar on youtube.
This event was also covered by Northwest Asian Weekly in their article, “South Asian health and rights in the Trump administration,” which highlighted the panel’s call to action and SAPHA’s leadership in advancing national conversations on health equity and advocacy.
