Leadership
- National Dean(2022-2023): Indian Medical Association College of general Practitioners (New Delhi)
- Member(2022-2023) Ethics Committee Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (Vijayawada, A P)
- President & Chief Executive Officer: Blood donors organisation for Social Service (BOSS). It is a Registered non-Governmental, Charitable Organisation and it is the union of 2524 doctors and 16906 blood donors-started in the year 1987 .
- Executive Director: Centre for Information, Prevention and Counselling on AIDS ‘CIPCA’ - It is an AIDS branch of ‘BOSS’ started in 1992.
- Vice President: Indian Medical Association AP State (2008).
- Chairman: AIDS Prevention Standing Committee, Indian Medical Association AP State (2008-2010).
- Committee Member: "Aao Gaon Chale Project", National IMA, New Delhi (2006)
- President: Indian Medical Association, Tirupati (2004-2005).
- President: Indian Medical Association, Tirupati (2020-2021).
- President: Indian Medical Association, Tirupati (2021-2022).
- President: S.V. Medical college Alumni Association, Tirupati (2020-2023)
- President: S.V. Medical college Alumni Association, Tirupati (2023-2026).
- President Elect: S.V. Medical college Alumni Association, Tirupati (2026-2029)
- Project Director (1992 onwards): Blood donors District Registry, Chittoor.
- Project Director (1992 onwards): AIDS Awareness campaigns in Chittoor District.
- President (1992 onwards): Chittoor AIDS Prevention Society (CAPS).
- Secretary (Ex): Indian Red Cross Society, Tirupati.
- Secretary (Ex.): Lions Club International, Tirupati.
- Founder President(Since 2000 onwards): APNP+ (Andhra Pradesh Network of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS).
- Honorary Founder President (Since 2000 onwards): CASOI (Council of AIDS Service Organisations of India).
- Trained Expert & Specialist on HIV/AIDS and Blood Donations in India (Since 1987).
- Chairman : Ethical committee sri aravindh eye hospital ,tirupathi,Since 2024 onwards.
Uniqueness of Dr. Rayapu Ramesh Babu
1 . Pioneer in HIV/AIDS Work in India (Since 1983):- First known volunteer on HIV/AIDS in the world, starting as a medical student in 1983.
- Since 1987, has provided continuous, charitable service to over 4.55 lakh persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV/AIDS) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Rendered free services including counselling, diagnostic tests, symptomatic treatment, Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), nutritional support, hospice care, and funeral support
- BOSS (Blood Donors Organization for Social Service) and its HIV/AIDS wing CIPCA are India’s first registered charitable NGOs exclusively focused on HIV/AIDS and blood donation.
- These organizations have a vast network:2,524 doctors and 16,906 blood donors.
- Recognized internationally with Special Consultative Status by the United Nations (ECOSOC)and by institutions like ICMR, NACO, IAS, Johns Hopkins, Harvard AIDS Institute, World AIDS Foundation, and Oxford University.
- • Holds MBBS, Ph.D. (India’s first PhD on HIV/AIDS), BL (Law), MSc (Psychology), MBA (Social Work).
- Awarded Fellowship from Oxford University for his innovative HIV/AIDS work.
- Never pursued private practice or government job—fully dedicated his life to voluntary public health service.
- • As an academician, Dr. Ramesh has successfully organized and conducted 50 international webinars between 2020 and 2024 across various super specialties. These webinars provided over 200 CME (Continuing Medical Education) credit hours to medical professionals in India and abroad — all free of cost. This unparalleled voluntary contribution to global medical education stands as a world record in promoting accessible and equitable academic advancement. And we have dedicated these 50 Conferences to our Beloved Prime minister of India Shri. Narendra Modiji in recognition of his visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to national progress, and tireless service to the nation—particularly your exemplary guidance during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organized9,811 Public Health Programs over38 years,including:
- 1,287 Free Rural Medical Camps
- 1,200 Mass Blood Donation Camps
- 2,665 Blood Donation Motivation Campaigns
- 576 Cancer Awareness Programs
- 3,843 AIDS Awareness Campaigns (1,822 community-based, 575 among students, and 1,446 rural-focused)
- 240 COVID-19 Awareness Campaigns
- Provided healthcare and support services to PLWHIV/AIDS and TB patients during the pandemic.
- Identified and treated 57,931 HIV-positive individuals infected with COVID-19.
- Prevented mass transmission and ensured continuity of care during lockdowns.
- Despite being infected twice himself, he recovered and continued fieldwork.
- Sadly, 5,001 PLWHIV/AIDS patients were lost due to COVID-19 and co-morbidities.
- World Record Holder: Donated blood 200 times from 1978 to 2018.
- Motivated over 37.21 lakh people to donate blood voluntarily.
- Published hundreds of peer-reviewed abstracts and papers on STIs and HIV/AIDS.
- Participated in 103 international conferences on HIV/AIDS globally, often by special invitation.
- Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018; undergoing chemotherapy but continues active service.
- Despite financial hardship (including sale of personal property), continues to work with commitment, courage, and compassion.
Legacy and Recognition:
Dr. Rayapu Ramesh Babu’s work is unparalleled in India’s HIV/AIDS landscape—a blend of medical dedication, humanitarian spirit, research excellence, and public health leadership. He has broken barriers, fought stigma, and saved countless lives—often at great personal cost.
Impact/ Outcome of the work done by this person
Dr.Ramesh – A Life Devoted to Public Health and Humanity
Since completing his MBBS in 1987, Dr. Rayapu Ramesh Babu has never pursued private practice or held a salaried job. For the past 38 years, he has devoted his life entirely to charitable and free medical services, with a special focus on Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) across the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. Through his tireless efforts, over 4,55,110 HIV/AIDS patients have received free, high-quality, and compassionate care, regardless of their financial or social status. His unwavering principle is simple yet profound: "No one should be denied treatment due to lack of money."
His service journey began even earlier, in 1983, during his medical student days. For over four decades, Dr. Ramesh has faced societal stigma and numerous personal and professional challenges related to HIV/AIDS, blood donation, and cancer awareness—but he overcame them all with courage, resilience, and education.
A Double Centurion Blood Donor, he has personally donated blood 200 times between April 1978 and March 2018, and inspired a remarkable 37,21,923 people to donate blood voluntarily—exclusively to Government Blood Banks—making it one of the largest community blood donation movements in the country.
Despite being a thyroid cancer survivor himself, he transformed personal adversity into public purpose by initiating cancer awareness and prevention programs. His campaigns have reached 6,56,716 people, identified 6,781 cancer cases, and guided them towards proper diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Ramesh's work has drawn wide appreciation and validation from civil society and top government functionaries. His initiatives have beenwitnessed and commended by over 200 high-ranking officials, including:
- The Former Vice President of India (4 times)
- Former Governors of Andhra Pradesh and Mizoram (twice)
- Present Governors of Andhra Pradesh and Haryana (twice) and Governor of Tripura once.
- Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
His life is a true example of selfless public service, medical humanitarianism, and national inspiration.
