Healthcare

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 26 feb 2013

Indian healthcare sector is about $30 billion. Foreign investments increased to $520 million in the sector in 2012. Medical tourism will increase and with middle class having more disposable income to avail better healthcare services, the sector will see further growth and upgrade of infrastructure and technology enhancements. Read on...

IndiaBlooms: Healthy growth of Health Care Sector in India
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 20 feb 2013

Perspectives on the state of Indian healthcare, specifically on health and information technology by Dr. Devi Shetty, a successful doctor and an entrepreneur. Mentions how his chain of hospitals is utilizing technology to link decision making with data obtained from patient activities. Financial management is another aspect that has become more efficient with use of technology. He anticipates to utilize IT directly for patient care and for delivery of affordable healthcare to more people around India. He intends to make health insurance affordable by promoting and propagating micro insurance model for the poor and rural population. Read on...

ComputerWorld: Within a Decade, All Indians will Have Access to High-tech Healthcare - Dr. Devi Shetty
Author: Ershad Kaleebullah

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 20 feb 2013

'Healthcare for All' supposed to be accomplished by 2000, says an expert. In a recent workshop on 'Tribal Healthcare' issues like malnutrition, infant and maternal mortality were discussed. We have to go a long way in this aspect and have to make sure that the government and private sector along with assistance from the social organizations bring together their expertise to provide affordable healthcare to the citizens of India. Read on...

Deccan Herald: Healthcare for all, a distant dream - Expert
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 19 feb 2013

Nobel laureate Prof. Amartya Sen says that India has to take a 'fresh approach' to its healthcare sector and more public funds are to be allocated to overcome the shortages. He mentions that private enterprises alone are insufficient to fill the gap of providing 'Healthcare for All' and there is lack of professionalism in the medical workforce. Read on...

The Hindu: Reliance on private healthcare an illusion - Amartya Sen
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 16 feb 2013

Indian kids suffer from stunted growth due to frequent infections that occur as a result of contaminated water and poor sanitation habits, says a UNICEF and FAO report. In India 43% of children below 5 years are underweight (54 million) and 48% (61 million) are stunted because of malnutrition. India is unable to meet its water sector requirements due to mismanagement of resources, water pollution, poor sanitation issues etc. Healthy population is an essential element of a developed nation and better infrastructure for efficient management of water resources will help us solve many problems in agriculture, industry, human health, etc. Read on...

Hindustan Times: Contaminated water stunting growth of Indian kids - UNICEF
Author: Sanchita Sharma

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 29 jan 2013

Value of 'Generic Pharmaceutical' industry in the Indian context means affordable healthcare for the majority of population. The recent step taken by the government to provide essential medicines free of charge in public healthcare facilities is towards universalization of healthcare in India. To strengthen and grow the domestic generic pharmaceutical industry government should design proactive supportive policies for the producers as well as for the investors. Read on...

Live Mint: Saving the health of an industry
Author: Biswajit Dhar

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 27 jan 2013

India's research in the field of medicine and health should focus on the local needs & should seek implementation & commercialization in the local markets. 60% of the research exists only on paper & doesn't get applied. Read on...

the pioneer: India needs to prioritize research infrastructure
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 18 jan 2013

'The Business of Indian Healthcare'- PE funds invest 4 times in primary healthcare in 2012 ($520m in '12, $137m in '11, expected $1b in '13); Franchise model with replication of hi-tech & equipped clinics; Better potential for quick returns; Changing dynamics in big cities (phasing out of family doctors); No limit to foreign ownership in healthcare sector. Read on...

Business Standard: PE pours money into India health care
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 18 jan 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee suggests- revolution in Indian healthcare system; self reliance; attract foreign investments; use ICT to facilitate delivery; expand public healthcare system; encourage private investments & public private partnerships in the healthcare sector. Read on...

NewsTrackIndia: Time has come for Indian healthcare system to revolutionize itself - Mukherjee
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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 14 jan 2013

'Disaster Management Drugs'- Indian scientists have come up with 16 drugs to tackle the emergency situations arising due to chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear incidents. Read on...

The Hindu: Indian scientists devise 16 disaster management drugs
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