Abhay Bang (Activist) Age, Biography, Family, Birthday

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Profession	Activist, Community Health Researcher
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/09/1950
Age	75 years
Birthplace	Wardha, Maharashtra, India

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Other Name	Dr. Abhay Bang

Qualifications	MBBS from Nagpur University (1972) MD Medicine from Nagpur University (1977) Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University (1984)

Wife/Spouse

Rani Bang

Children

Sons	Anand Bang (elder, physician, health specialist) Amrut Bang (younger, program director at NIRMAN)
Daughter	None

Father

Thakurdas Bang (philosopher, economist, deceased)

Mother

Suman Bang

Siblings

Brother	Ashok (elder)
Sister	None

Awards and Achievements	2011: Anna Hazare Samaj Ratna Puraskar from Adarsh College of Arts, Commerce, and Science and Pragati Andh Vidyalaya, Badlapur 2012: Prerana Poonj Sanman at the Vidarbh Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Nagpur; Pulotsav Social Gratitude Award, Pune; D B Ratnappa Kumbhar Samaj Bhushan Award, Jaysingpur; Abhijeetdada Kadam Humanitarian Award from Abhijeet Dada Kadam Memorial Foundation, Pune; Professional Excellence Award from the Academy of Medical Sciences, Nagpur 2013: Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA; Elected to the Society of Scholars by Johns Hopkins University; Babasaheb Ambedkar Daleet Mitra Puraskar; Dr. Narendra Dabholkar Smruti Award, Satara; Manavta Sewa Puraskar by Suryoday Trust Indore; Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Puraskar from the Subordinate Engineers Association, Gadchiroli; Baba Amte Manavta Puraskar from Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti, Warora 2014: Sanjeevani Sanman from Sahyadri Doodarshan, Mumbai
Contributions	Founded SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health) in 1985 with his wife to address local healthcare needs. Developed a Home-Based Neonatal Care (HBNC) model in Gadchiroli that significantly reduced infant mortality. Conducted research that led to discussions and awareness around health issues, including alcohol use.

Awards and Achievements

2011: Anna Hazare Samaj Ratna Puraskar from Adarsh College of Arts, Commerce, and Science and Pragati Andh Vidyalaya, Badlapur
2012: Prerana Poonj Sanman at the Vidarbh Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Nagpur; Pulotsav Social Gratitude Award, Pune; D B Ratnappa Kumbhar Samaj Bhushan Award, Jaysingpur; Abhijeetdada Kadam Humanitarian Award from Abhijeet Dada Kadam Memorial Foundation, Pune; Professional Excellence Award from the Academy of Medical Sciences, Nagpur
2013: Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA; Elected to the Society of Scholars by Johns Hopkins University; Babasaheb Ambedkar Daleet Mitra Puraskar; Dr. Narendra Dabholkar Smruti Award, Satara; Manavta Sewa Puraskar by Suryoday Trust Indore; Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Puraskar from the Subordinate Engineers Association, Gadchiroli; Baba Amte Manavta Puraskar from Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti, Warora
2014: Sanjeevani Sanman from Sahyadri Doodarshan, Mumbai

Contributions

Founded SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health) in 1985 with his wife to address local healthcare needs.
Developed a Home-Based Neonatal Care (HBNC) model in Gadchiroli that significantly reduced infant mortality.
Conducted research that led to discussions and awareness around health issues, including alcohol use.

1. Abhay Bang spent his early years at the Sevagram Ashram under the mentorship of Mahatma Gandhi’s disciple.
2. His family followed Gandhi’s principles and he was inspired at a young age to improve the health of villagers.
3. He excelled academically, earning gold medals during his MBBS and securing first place in MD selection.
4. His work on the HBNC model was recognized internationally and influenced policy on neonatal health.
5. In 1993, Gadchiroli became the first Maharashtra district to ban alcohol due to his advocacy.