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Dynamics Of Healthcare Sector In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is such a State where private health sector including both indigenous and Western systems of medicine have played a crucial role to boost healthcare delivery.

Horizon Of Reproductive And Infertility Treatment Expanding: Dr Minnie Bodhanwala

Reproductive and infertility treatment has grown by leaps and bounds in last few years. We host Maharashtra’s first state-of-art Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centre in a public hospital setup, offering a wide range of treatments at an affordable cost, says Dr Minnie Bodhanwala, CEO, Wadia Hospitals, in an interview.

Sophisticated Labs and High-End Technology Ensure IVF Success Rate

Out of over a billion people in India almost 4.2 percent suffer from infertility, creating a huge opportunity in the IVF sector. Affordability, awareness, and self regulation are important areas which need to be worked upon to streamline the sector, says Dr Abha Majumdar, Director and Head of IVF, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

IVF An Innovation-driven Blessing For The Childless

Call it the effect of immense stress, modern lifestyle, late marriages or surging pollution, the problem of infertility seems to be badly gripping young couples in India. But thanks to In-Vitro-Fertilisation technique, popularly called IVF, a big hope today prevails for people, writes Sandeep Datta of Elets News Network (ENN).

Latest Trends Of Assisted Reproductive Technology

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has made immense strides since the first live birth following In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in 1978. This multi-faceted improvement led to the optimisation of ovarian stimulation and a better assessment of embryo quality, giving rise to steady increase in live birth delivery rates.

Artificial Intelligence To Be Game Changer In Radiology

Radiology is transforming as a discipline. Artificial Intelligence is gaining a lot of attention and will be a key enabler for this sector. Digital technologies are transforming the way healthcare can be delivered. At Carestream, imaging innovation is an ongoing process, not a goal, says Sushant Kinra, Managing Director, Carestream Health India Private Limited, in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

It's Time To Realise How Precious Are Daughters

One should try to change the mindset first which actually takes years to be changed. But then somebody has to take the initiative. ‘Daughters are Precious’ (DAP) campaign was a very honest effort on our part to launch, says Naveen Jain, Mission Director, National Health Mission & Secretary, Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, in an Exclusive Interview with Kartik Sharma of Elets News Network (ENN).

Rise And Impact Of Advanced Imaging Technology

Medical technology is undoubtedly indispensable to the health and for improving quality of life of people. It has revolutionised healthcare from almost past three decades, allowing doctors to find disease earlier and improve patient outcomes.

Inspiron Enabling Individuals To Cultivate Positivity

Nearly 85 percent of the population sufferig from mental health issues doesn’t seek medical help due to social stigma and lack of accessibility to mental health professionals. Being the country’s first psychological wellbeing café, we ensure people’s physical and mental health, say Nithish Meti and Priyanka MB, co-founders, INSPIRON, in conversation with Sudheer Gautham of Elets News Network (ENN).

Making Healthcare Accessible To All In Punjab

The Department of Health, Punjab, has issued instructions to manufacturers and wholesellers to supply habit forming drugs to the retailers/ hospitals on the written order and their payments shall be accepted by way of approved sources only, such as by cheque or by money transfer, says Pardeep Mattu, Joint Commissioner, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Government of Punjab, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Madhya Pradesh Giant Leap In Healthcare Delivery

With people’s growing health awareness, there is a strong desire to avail better healthcare facilities. The Narendra Modi-led Government is encouraging the States to build a strong infrastructure and avail the best possible solutions. Madhya Pradesh is one such State focussing on boosting its health infrastructure, observe Mukul Kumar Mishra and Divakar Mukherjee of Elets News Network (ENN).

25 Lakh Citizens Getting Health Benefits Under Bhamashah Yojana: Kali Charan Saraf

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Artificial Intelligence Transforming Healthcare Landscape

In the light of India facing double whammy of communicable and non-communicable diseases, Artificial Intelligence (AI), an emerging technology, is being hailed for its immense transformational possibilities in providing an enriched healthcare experience to people at large. Mukul Kumar Mishra of Elets News Network (ENN) explores the various avenues where AI can be leveraged to strengthen the Indian healthcare delivery system.

Jharkhand Striving To Bolster Patient Care

Jharkhand has made significant improvements in terms of providing accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare to the last mile. This transformation is underscored by improved health indictors, emergence of health and wellness centres to provide quality and comprehensive primary healthcare services and more number of medical colleges planned to boost availability of doctors and healthcare professionals across the state. The State government aims to provide National Quality Assurance (NQA) Certification to all the hospitals in order to provide quality medical facilities to masses, says Dr Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Secretary, Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand in an exclusive interview with Gopi Krishna Arora and Mukul Kumar Mishra of Elets News Network (ENN).

Jharkhand Making Giant Leap To Ensure Inclusive, Affordable Healthcare

Despite huge demographic challenges in terms of large swathe of difficult terrain and tribal population, Jharkhand has come a long way serving the people of the State with quality and accessible care. The Government has leveraged Centre’s game-changer scheme Ayushman Bharat and various other initiatives through PPP mode to resuscitate healthcare infrastructure across the State, writes Mukul Kumar Mishra and Gopi Krishna Arora of Elets News Network (ENN).

Ziqitza Healthcare Optimising Healthcare Delivery In Efficient-Way

From a start-up with 10 ambulances to a well-established corporate entity with a fleet of 3,300 ambulances, Ziqitza HealthCare has come a long way, serving masses with quick and best emergency medical services. With different models including Cross subsidy 1298, it is contributing to bolster emergency care.

Delhi's Healthcare Delivery System: Best And Next Practices

With four-tier system including Mohalla clinics and many other health schemes, the Government of NCT of Delhi is taking all possible measures to create accessible, affordable and quality model of health care delivery system in National Capital.

Making Healthcare Accessible to All in Rajasthan

Ensuring health facilities accessible to all has been one of the major challenges for us for a long time. For instance, we have had a major issue of availability of sufficient number of doctors and super specialists. But to tackle it, the Government of Rajasthan has undertaken various initiatives, says Banshidhar Khandela, Minister of State for Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

Dedicated Initiatives Improvising Healthcare Delivery In Arunachal

With many initiatives including Mukhya Mantri Rogi Kalyan Kosh and a special flexi fund for districts, the State is embarking towards a better healthcare system. The State launched Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojna before Ayushman Bharat. The academic session has also been started in the very first medical college of the State, says Dr Kinny Singh, Mission Director, National Health Mission, and Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

ASMAN:Leveraging Technology To Reduce Early Maternal And Neonatal Mortality

The central goal of Alliance for Saving Mothers and Newborns (ASMAN) initiative is to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality through an innovative facility-based intervention that enables healthcare workers to provide quality care during child-birth, writes Dr. Bulbul Sood, , Country Director, Jhpiego, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Bhamashah Scheme Enabling People Better Patient Care

The Rajasthan Government has reduced out of pocket medical expenses through the Bhamashah Scheme which has been enabling poor and vulnerable people to avail best medical facilities. Since the inception of BSBY, we have booked packages worth more than Rs 1,800 crores, says Ashish Modi, Joint CEO, RSHAA (Rajasthan State Health Assurance Agency), in conversation with Sudheer Goutham of Elets News Network (ENN).

Visakhapatnam Being Evolved as Best Livable City

Visakhapatnam Being Evolved as Best Livable City With a series of ongoing smart projects, Visakhapatnam is rising in the rank of cities that have emerged as finest in the country. The city’s projects like city surveillance, pollution monitoring, smartstreet, command and communications centre are meant to ensure better satisfaction level of citizens, says Pravin Kumar, Collector and District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Omni Hospitals — Delivering Best Healthcare Facilities Cost Effectively

To serve people with better patient care, Omni hospital has adopted right mixture of latest technological advancements and innovative practices. It was one of the earliest hospitals to deploy a Net Promoter Score based paperless patient feedback system in India. With its calibrated approach, the hospital has maintained a balance between quality and affordability, says Dr Aloke Mullick, Group CEO, Omni Hospitals, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

‘Leveraging Technology To Boost Patient Care In Remote Areas'

With latest technological advancements and innovative practices, Apollo Hospitals is trying to boost patient care in rural areas. It is the largest telemedicine provider in India, enabling people to avail tele-emergency services in inaccessible regions, says Dr K Hari Prasad, President, Hospitals Division, Apollo Group, in conversation with Sudheer Goutham of Elets News Network (ENN).

‘Modern-Day Tech Catapulting Healthcare Delivery To Extra Mile'

With a team of experts and high-end technologies, Columbia Asia enables people to avail accessible and high-quality patient care. The hospital strives to excel in terms of various deliverables, catering people at large with empathy and care, says Dr Nandakumar Jairam, CEO, Chairman and Group Medical Director, Columbia Asia Hospitals, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Home Healthcare A Big Hope for Real Care

A section of observers believe that the Indian home healthcare sector is actually in its nascent stage. However, its growth trajectory is considered to be very strong. But what is consolidating the potential of home healthcare industry while making it a popular choice? explores Sandeep Datta of Elets News Network (ENN).

‘Replicating The Finest Healthcare Delivery Model In India And Across The Globe'

With a number of healthcare facilities across India and different countries, BR Life has carved a niche for itself in the healthcare space, providing holistic and integrated healthcare services at patients’ doorstep. It is leaving no stone unturned to replicate the finest healthcare delivery model across the globe where people at large would be served with best care in terms of quality and affordability, says Col Hemraj Singh Parmar, Group CEO, BR Life, in conversation with Mukul Kumar Mishra of Elets News Network (ENN).

Technology Key To Better, Holistic Healthcare Delivery

Technology is the best way to improve efficiency and productivity of the healthcare delivery and reduce cost of care. Digital technologies help to collect, store and share critical patient data in a safe and secure way, says Somenath Nag, Director – Digital Innovation & Transformation Services, ALTEN CalsoftLabs, in a conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Assam Making Healthcare Accessible and Affordable Despite Challenges

Assam is committed to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure and make healthcare affordable. Hence, the Chief Minister’s Free Diagnostics Services, a PPP model with HLL Lifecare Ltd was introduced. Till date over 2 million patients have availed free services, including high end investigations like CT scan, says J V N Subramanyam, IAS, Mission Director, NHM, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Assam, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).