Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Dr. Rani Bang |
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| Biography | Rani Bang is a renowned activist and community health researcher from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. She has dedicated her life to rural development and improving community health, establishing influential healthcare models that have become standards in India and beyond. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Gray |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
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| Hometown | Chandrapur |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1977 |
Family
| Father | Doctor | ||||
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| Spouse | Abhay Bang | ||||
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Career
| Overview | Rani Bang's career spans decades of impactful work in health and community development. Alongside her husband Abhay, she founded SEARCH, an organization dedicated to improving healthcare in rural areas of Maharashtra. Their pioneering approaches have set benchmarks in maternal and child health. Rani's research and activism have not only addressed local health challenges but have also influenced international policies on women's health. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rani comes from a well-respected family known for their contributions to medicine and public service. | |
| She was the top student in both her MBBS and MD programs at Nagpur University. | |
| Rani and Abhay's innovative HBNC model trained around 800,000 village women in neonatal care. | |
| She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as part of the 1,000 Women for Peace initiative in 2003. | |
| Rani has served on various high-profile health tasks and committees within India and internationally. |
