Dr K.K Aggarwal was an Indian physician , renowmed cardiologist , academician.
writer and public health activist, known for putting patients first till the very end and giving all his knowledge back to society. He focused on primary prevention and clinical medicine to solve complex medical maladies. His wish to die working made him a household name in India as he cautioned people about Covid till his last breath from the hospital. He championed the cause of medical professionals, providing quality healthcare for economically weaker sections, defended medical ethics and strove to revamp medical education in India.

HIS Contribution to Healthcare Landscape in India ;

* pioneer of Streptokinase Therapy for managing heart attacks.
* The first to use clot busters in patients with acute myocardial infarction and introduced the Colour Doppler Echocardiography Technology in India.
* Published the book - 'Alloveda', which is the fusion of Ancient Vedic Medicine with Modern Allopathy.
* Initiated a leading national NGO, the Heart Care Foundation of India, creating mass health awareness and providing solutions for India's everyday healthcare needs.

Change-Making Positions Held ;

* Former President of IMA and Delhi Medical Association.
* Former President of Confederation of Medical Association of Asia and Oceania (CMAAO).
* Chief Editor of International Journal of Clinical Practice-IJCP and emedinews - the first national daily medical newspaper.
* Dean, Board of Medical Education.
* Visiting Professor at Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.
* Around 14 publications in international and 115 publications in National Journals.

Laurels Brought to Dr. Aggarwal ;

* Government of India awarded Padma Shri in 2010.
* Conferred Dr B. C. Roy Award in 2005.
# Conferred Vishwa Hindi Samman in 2015.
* Awarded National Science Communication Award in 2015.
* FICCI Health Care Personality of the Year Award.
* Dr. D. S. Mungekar National IMA Award.
* Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award.

Impact Brought to the Lives of Common Indians ;

His frequent informational videos and educational programmes in general and on Covid-19 in particular impacted every
Indian mind, dispelling myths associated with the spread and treatment of Covid-19.