Dr Abhishek Shukla is MD FRCP (Edinburgh) MAAFP (USA) Certified Specialist Palliative Medicine (Cardiff, UK), PGDDM (MAHE), PG Diploma Geriatric Care, Post Graduate Diploma in Endocrinology & Diabetes (UK).
Dr Shukla is the founder and secretary of the Lucknow based palliative care charitable non-profit organization Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice. He serves as the Association of International Doctors' secretary general. Shukla was chosen to serve on the Rajya Parishad, the state council for senior citizens, in 2022. Dr. Shukla has made outstanding contributions to palliative care and geriatric medicine.
In a recent letter to Dr. Abhishek Shukla, Founder and Medical Director, Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital and Hospice who is also the Secretary General of Association of INternational Doctors, the Prime Minister of India extended his commendation for the exemplary efforts of Aastha Geriatric Centre and Hospice in the realm of elderly care. The accolades followed the institution's distinguished recognition with the Vayoshreshtha Samman, presented by the Hon'ble President of India, for its outstanding service to the elderly.
Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi writes to Dr. Abhishek Shukla:
"Dear Abhishek Shukla Ji,
I Thank You for writing to me. I am happy to learn that your institution Aastha (Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice) was awarded 'Vayoshreshtha Samman' by the Hon'ble president of India for its outstanding service to the elderly. My congratulations to the institution and everyone associated with it.
Great initiatives by institutions like yours are deeply appreciated. The best practices and new knowledge generated by your experiences will surely help several others. I congratulate you again for your contributions and my best wishes for all your endeavours."
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, the Prime Minister applauded institutions like Aastha for their unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of the elderly. He emphasized that the innovative practices and insights garnered from Aastha's experiences will undoubtedly serve as a guiding light for many others in the field.
Highlighting the exceptional contributions made by Dr. Abhishek Shukla, the Prime Minister acknowledged his leadership and dedication in spearheading initiatives that have earned praise and acknowledgment on a national platform. The Prime Minister's letter echoed admiration for the institution's endeavors, recognizing them as a source of invaluable knowledge and practices for the greater good.
As Aastha continues its journey of exemplary service and innovation in geriatric care, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations once again to Dr. Abhishek Shukla and the entire institution. This recognition in the form of a personal letter from the Prime Minister stands as a witness to their tireless efforts and dedication to the well-being of the elderly.
