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How technology is causing a shift towards preventive health care

Published on May 30, 2023 09:58 AM IST

This article is authored by Rajeev Sibal, president India Business, Lupin Global.

Technology and healthcare (StockPic)
ByHindustan Times

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture

This article is authored by Rohit Ramana, chief financial and people officer, Mintoak.

Mental Health(Freepik)
Published on May 30, 2023 09:42 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

World Schizophrenia Day: Towards awareness and acceptance

This article is authored by Dr. Debanjan Barnerjee, consultant neuropsychiatrist, Apollo 24|7 and Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata.

People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which can cause significant distress for the individual, their family and friends.(Pixabay)
Published on May 24, 2023 10:46 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Universal health coverage – The goal’s nowhere in sight

This article is authored by Janak Raj, Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi.

Healthcare (For representation)
Published on May 22, 2023 02:10 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Adoption of electronic health records: Paths and pitfalls

This article is authored by Neharika Rajagopalan.

A healthcare worker enters data into the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) app (REUTERS)
Published on May 09, 2023 11:15 AM IST
ByCPR

Cross-border malaria elimination: Shared responsibility for neighbouring nations

This article is authored by SY Quraishi, former chairperson, FDEC India, former special secretary, MoHFW and former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Malaria spreading mosquito
Published on Apr 25, 2023 01:10 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

If we make ourselves intelligible to AI, it could become genuinely useful

This article is authored by Mark Chataway, managing partner, public health, Europe, Middle East and Africa at FINN Partners.

Artificial intelligence.(Thinkstock)
Published on Apr 25, 2023 12:57 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Harnessing digital innovations to transform health care

This article is authored by Somesh Kumar, country director, Jhpiego, India and associate faculty, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, JHU.

An illustration of the novel coronavirus seen next to a health care worker at a Covid-19 testing centre. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)
Published on Apr 07, 2023 01:03 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Need for upskilling and reskilling in the Indian pharma sector

This article is authored by Sudarshan Jain, chairman and Ranjit Madan, CEO, life sciences sector, Skill Development Council.

Pharma(Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 31, 2023 02:21 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Tamil Nadu’s long fight against Prosopis juliflora

The article has been authored by Manjunatha G and Ananya Rao, researchers, Centre for Social and Environmental Innovation, ATREE, Bengaluru.

Tamil Nadu’s long fight against Prosopis juliflora(Ravi Choudhary/HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 29, 2023 04:01 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Is plastic waste recycling really making a difference?

This article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP & Head- Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies.

Plastic consumption has increased by 40 percent since 2016 but plastic waste output has doubled in the same time. (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 29, 2023 03:53 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Realise ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ by financing India’s health care system

This article is authored by Mr. Vikas Panibatla, CEO, Tuberculosis Alert India (TBAI).

The world saw 1.6 million people succumbing to TB in 2021, making it the leading cause of death from an infectious disease before Covid-19 surpassed it. (AFP)(HT File)
Published on Mar 24, 2023 11:44 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Chest radiographs for tuberculosis care. A boon or bane?

This article is authored by Dr. Sarabjit Chadha, regional technical director, India and SE Asia and Dr. Kavindhran Velen senior scientist, TB Access at FIND.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health problem in India.(Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash)
Published on Mar 24, 2023 11:29 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Trends that will shape the life sciences industry in 2023 and beyond

The article has been authored by Dhananjay Singh, head of science and lab solutions, India, at Merck Life Science.

The approach of India's life science community towards self-reliance is two-fold: one, the indigenous development of technology, and two, the indigenisation of technology in alignment with national priorities.(Reuters)
Published on Feb 22, 2023 06:23 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Listen to your body, it could save your life

The article has been authored by Dr Meenu Walia, medical oncologist with 30 years of medical experience.

Foul smell and abnormal discharge: Do not ignore these alarming signs as these symptoms may be of cervical cancer.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 05:24 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

How to deal with cervical cancer in time

Dr. Anjana Chauhan, director, Anurikaa Empowerment Foundation, Anurikaa Wellness Initiative, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

In India, it is estimated that 1,25,000 new cases are detected each year and nearly 70,000 premature deaths due to undiagnosed and untreated cervical cancer.(HT File)
Updated on Jan 07, 2023 03:16 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Learning to use antimicrobials responsibly

The article has been authored by Kamini Walia, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi.

Antibiotic resistance happens when bugs become immune to existing drugs, like antibiotics, antivirals or antifungals, rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.(Shutterstock/HT Archive)
Published on Jan 06, 2023 04:11 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

The future of health is preventive, personalized and onmichannel

The article has been authored by Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder & chairman, Apollo Hospitals.

According to a report, India is estimated to lose $4.58 trillion by 2030 due to non-communicable diseases which account for nearly 60% of annual deaths in the country.(Shutterstock)
Published on Jan 06, 2023 04:05 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Influenza and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines in pregnancy

The article has been authored by Tila Khan, MVSc, PhD (Virology), and Dipanwita Sengupta, PhD, Lancet Citizens’ Commission Fellows.

With the evidence of Delta (B.1.617.2) variant of SARS-CoV-2, (the virus that causes COVID-19), causing severe disease in pregnant women and endangering pregnancy, the Government of India in July 2021 approved and administered COVID-19 vaccines to all pregnant women as part of their standard antenatal care programme.
Published on Dec 26, 2022 05:09 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

The pertinence of palliative care in India’s care protocol

The article has been authored by Umang Vohra, MD and global CEO, Cipla.

The Lancet Commission on Palliative Care in 2017 reported that only 4% of Indians have access to palliative care.
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 01:25 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Health as a human right for India’s tribal communities

The article has been authored by Swati Piramal, vice-chairperson, Piramal Group and Shobha Ekka, chief of party, Tribal TB Initiative.

Given the multiplicity of marginalisation of India’s tribal communities, it is imperative to create a responsive and sensitive health system that provides equitable access and right to health to these communities.
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 12:59 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Make in India: A strong IPR framework vital for the health care sector

The article has been authored by Patrick Kilbride, senior vice-president, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) at the US Chamber of Commerce.

The health care market in India is constantly expanding due to a change in lifestyle and high demand for quality healthcare, making this sector one of the promising contributors to the Indian economy.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 11:53 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

‘Golden hour’ response key to safer mass gatherings

The article has been authored by Prabhdeep Singh, founder and CEO, StanPlus, India’s largest medical emergency response Platform.

To ensure safety during mass gatherings, there are three primary components involved in creating a robust emergency response system; a clear and concise emergency plan that outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of each member of the response team.(Twitter/Eqraaam)
Published on Dec 06, 2022 02:28 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Oral health: Public funding and public awareness

The article has been authored by Dr Dileep Mavalankar, director, Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar and Dr Payal Rajender Kumar, student, dental health, Johns Hopkins.

When it comes to dental and oral health, India is one of the most paradoxical countries in the world.(Pexels)
Published on Dec 06, 2022 11:44 AM IST

Open minds and workplaces to those with disabilities

The article has been authored by Syamala Gidugu, executive director, AADI, an NGO whose initiatives include Jeevika, an employability programme focusing on work skills for people with disabilities and inclusive work environments.

 In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that December 3 would be annually observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The day is celebrated to increase awareness on the rights and well- being of people with disabilities.
Published on Nov 30, 2022 02:06 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Stakeholders must collaborate to reduce resistance to antibiotics

The article has been authored by Konda Reddy Chavva, officer-in-charge and Rajesh Bhatia, regional technical expert on AMR and One Health, FAO.

India is currently developing an efficient second version of the National Action Plan on AMR. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has assisted national authorities in India in drafting the animal health component of its action plan for 2022-26.(Unsplash)
Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:29 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

India’s children as accelerators for India 2047

The article has been authored by Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF Representative in India.

This year’s World Children’s Day on November 20 is an opportunity for us to celebrate and renew our collective promise, across sectors, regions, and organisations, to India’s dynamic generation of children. (AFP)
Published on Nov 16, 2022 11:10 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

A move to millets will have huge health benefits

The article has been authored by Neelam Patel, senior adviser and Saloni Bhutani, young professional, agriculture & allied sectors vertical, NITI Aayog.

Environmentalists worry that the increased target for ethanol blending could incentivise water-intensive crops such as sugarcane and rice, and suggest that the government should focus on lower-water intensity crops such as millets. (HTPhoto)
Published on Nov 16, 2022 10:54 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

How businesses can support employees’ mental health

The article has been authored by Neeraj Balani, managing director, International SOS, India.

A healthy workforce goes a long way towards building organisational resilience.(Nataliya Vaitkevich)
Published on Nov 14, 2022 04:40 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

India needs a national safety authority

The article has been authored by Dileep Mavalankar, director, Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar.

 Now it is time for India to create a National Safety Authority to lay down standards for safety on roads, and other places.
Published on Nov 13, 2022 01:27 PM IST
ByHindustan Times
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