Munish Kumar Raizada, MD, FAAP

Commentary | The people’s health manifesto released by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan presents a comprehensive yet realistic agenda for health sys­tem change in India in the context of the Lok Sabha elections. https://lnkd.in/gxZqnaqj

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As Indians depend heavily on private services, the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017, which promises to increase public health spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, is long overdue. So the question remains: will affordable healthcare services for Indian citizens be just an election doldrum or will it see real-time development? Will Modi 3.0 make any difference by increasing public expenditure on healthcare to the desired level in India? Analysts and experts in the healthcare segment voice the sector's expectations. Read More ETHealthWorld Association of Healthcare Providers - AHPI (India) Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital Rajiv Nath

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Reliable Mortality data are the bedrock of public health policy and practice. India has the necessary data systems in place and they are digitized, but yet due to some critical neglects and disconnects, we are unable to get the information we need, and remain reliant on external global institutions for even state and national burden of disease estimates. In this conversation Dr. Chalapathi Rao, one of the most accomplished researchers in this area, discusses how it is possible for the public health community to support state governments to be able to generate reliable annual district level mortality information- even in the short tun.

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NITI Aayog, Government of India in its report titled “Senior Care Reforms in India - Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm: A Position Paper” published in February 2024 mentions Nightingales Medical Trust as one of the important stakeholders working in senior care in India. Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT) based in Bengaluru (Karnataka) has been working for the well-being of the elderly and persons with Dementia and Alzheimer’s since 1998 by strengthening family bonds and promoting community-based support systems for Senior Citizens of all socio-economic groups through various innovative and need-based projects aimed towards Dementia Care, Active Ageing, Social Integration, Empowerment, Capacity Building, and prevention of Elder Abuse. The report serves as a comprehensive consolidation of senior care, the important stakeholders, and related evidence and discusses senior care- efforts and challenges, senior care transformation and service delivery priorities and the way forward while sharing important resources relevant to the sector viz., private insurance products for seniors, key learnings from across the world, national program for the healthcare of the elderly, schemes, programs, and activities of ministries and departments of the government of India for the welfare of the senior citizens, landscape of NGOs, private sector, and industry associations working in senior care, technology for senior care, existing landscape of training and certification courses in geriatrics, nutritional requirements of the elderly, vaccination guidelines for the elderly. #NITIAAYOG #GoI #seniorcare #eldercare #seniorcitizens #geriatriccare #healthcare #dementia #activeageing #India

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Health misinformation is a serious problem that has been further amplified by the rise of #socialmedia and #digitalplatforms. Clickbait titles often lead to #misleading content that can be #harmful. This video explains the impact of #healthmisinformation and how some organizations are tackling this issue through various means… #Factchecking #Healthmatters #Factsmatter

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"Healthcare providers’ perspectives on Tuberculosis control in a district of Southern India – Insights from 2022 sub-national TB free certification". Do check out our published article and provide your valuable insights

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🎙 Podcast 🎙 Mirai Chatterjee of SEWA Bharat talking about issues on the ground as we discuss the state of #health and #healthcare in #Gujarat 🎧 Tune into the full episode here- https://lnkd.in/dMyeEtqR

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Dr Manashvi Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India while delivering the keynote address at ETHealthWorld's 4th edition of Healthcare Leaders Summit said, “Digital health and digital in health have to be considered as two different things and while undertaking initiatives related to public health, community medicine etc. We must take into account that whatever we decide today will affect everyone tomorrow.”  #ETHealthLeaders

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5️⃣ recommended TB news today! ******************************************** 👉 *The battle against tuberculosis will be won or lost in India* 👈 Vidya Krishnan Harvard Public Health magazine The battle against tuberculosis will be won or lost in India, home to more than one-fourth of the world’s tuberculosis infections in 2023 and 17 percent of deaths from the disease. After years of progress against TB, India is backsliding, and the government’s official target of ending TB—that is, reducing infections by 90 percent—by 2025 is unachievable, say doctors and activists. https://lnkd.in/gpgHY96g ******************************************** 👉 *Eliminating TB by 2025 looks near impossible* 👈 Zarir F Udwadia, Hindustan Times "Even as we know that accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation clearly matter, we continue to struggle with poor diagnostics. Modern molecular diagnostics needs to become more widespread. A study from Mumbai highlighted an unacceptably long average delay between a patient’s first symptom and treatment initiation: 69 days for a drug-sensitive TB patient and 192 days for an MDR-TB patient. The sooner treatment commences, the quicker the cycle of airborne transmission is halted." https://lnkd.in/gXpyfGGZ ******************************************** 👉 *WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB* 👈 Kerry Cullinan Health Policy Watch https://lnkd.in/g5Kkx55G ******************************************** 👉 *The diagnostic potential of urine in paediatric patients undergoing initial treatment for tuberculous meningitis* 👈 Nature https://lnkd.in/gS4zazBH ******************************************** 👉 *Call for case studies and best practices on addressing tuberculosis in prisons* 👈 World Health Organization (DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is 30th September 2024) https://lnkd.in/gkiHF2Cc

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Based on a comparative analysis of about 100 economies, Shishir Gupta (CSEP) ) argues that lack of govt spending constrains healthcare in India, and suggests putting a moratorium on/rationalising subsidies to ⬆️ public spending on healthcare. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dihueYig

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In India, while the informal sector is focused on primary care, the large corporate sector on tertiary care, and the rest of the private sector on secondary care, the public sector is the ONLY provider of end-to-end healthcare—from public health to tertiary care. It is thus well-positioned to deliver on the promise of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) -- entirely free and easily accessible healthcare to every citizen of India (no insurance, no paperwork, no claims processing, just free healthcare). An instrument that has become increasingly popular worldwide to unleash the full power of the public sector is referred to as the "purchaser-provider" split -- government buying from the government but on an arm's length basis with the public sector hospitals and the primary care providers being trusted more, given a lot more freedom to function, and held accountable, not for the number of gloves they used, but for the health outcomes that they achieved. To explore this instrument further, learn more about how it has been deployed, and understand its associated benefits and challenges, I had the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with four experts: Dr Inke Mathauer of the WHO, Dr Kheya Melo Furtado of the Goa Institute of Management, Dr Rifat Atun of Harvard University, and Dr Jack Langenbrunner, a senior health systems expert. If you are interested in issues relating to the performance of the public sector in healthcare, you will enjoy listening to these experts (https://lnkd.in/g4w5rTnb) as much as I enjoyed talking to them and learning from them.

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Not sure how many of you have issued your ABHA card and used it, but it seems promising. India's Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a digital health initiative aimed at transforming healthcare delivery. Launched in 2020, ABHA assigns a unique 14-digit health ID to every Indian citizen, serving as a centralized repository for their health records. This digital health passport promises seamless access to healthcare services, reduces administrative burden, and empowers patients to take control of their health. As of 2023, over 50 crore Indians have registered for ABHA, and the number continues to grow rapidly. By connecting patients with healthcare providers across the country, ABHA has facilitated telehealth consultations, improved disease management, and reduced out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. While challenges such as data privacy and digital literacy persist, ABHA represents a significant step towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare system in India. What do you think about this government initiative? #ABHA #DigitalHealth

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Representation matters. Diversity is crucial, from participants in clinical trials to healthcare practitioners. Without diversity, we all suffer. Nita summarized the current state quite well in her post👇🏻 #Healthcare #Diversity #Medicine

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Transforming Odisha's Healthcare: Affordable, Accessible, and Groundbreaking! 🚑 Dr. Jayati Dubey writes ✍️, The central government is launching PPP specialty hospitals in four underserved districts: Angul, Barbil, Bhadrak, and Jharsuguda. 🏥 💡Supported by 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐩 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐕𝐆𝐅), these hospitals aim to provide #affordable care to local populations. With a total cost of INR 354 Cr and operational grants, these projects are set to #transform healthcare in rural areas! 🌱 🔗Read More - https://lnkd.in/d2WDxCFx 🌐Stay Informed with our Latest Stories – https://lnkd.in/gMUPB2Zp #OdishaHealthcare #PPP #AffordableHealthcare #VGF #GovernmentInitiatives #HospitalInfrastructure #AyushmanBharat #MedicalAccessibility

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This press release highlights the meeting between Indiritta Singh Dmello, Director of the Hospital Guide Foundation (HGF), and Dr. Mahesh Sharma, former minister and current MP of Gautam Buddh Nagar. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss strategies for expanding the reach of the Hospital Guide Foundation to the most remote areas. This collaboration aims to improve healthcare access and provide essential medical information to underserved communities. [ Specialized healthcare, rural India, gynecology camp, orthopedic services, cardiology check-up, dental services, free eye screening, ECG tests, free medicines, follow-up care, Jewar camp ] #SpecializedCare #HealthcareForRuralIndia #JewarHealthCamp #FreeCheckups #PreventiveCare #HealthcareForWomen #EyeScreening #Cardiology #Orthopedics #HospitalGuideFoundation

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Healthcare Fraud: From falsely admitting healthy newborns to upcoding Cancer treatments & even carrying out unneeded Cardiac surgeries, our detailed piece on how hospitals in Gujarat misuse & abuse the PMJAY scheme to make a quick buck. Read: https://lnkd.in/gM-h7G5B

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How does India deliver “Care” to rural communities through Digital Health? The mission of an ideal Digital Health Solution should be to deliver hospital-grade care, anytime and anywhere across India & the globe. The Solution should enable multiple health screens & deliver high-quality care regardless of whether the rural community has a local Doctor or a trained Nurse or whether they have power or WiFi, etc. While challenges like power & WiFi can be addressed through technology, how does one deliver health screens & diagnostics without the presence of a local Doctor or Nurse? Enter the ASHA Worker. THE most critical “Non-Technology” component of our Digital Health Solution. It is the Asha worker who ensures that all tasks related to creating a patient profile, capturing patient symptoms, and measuring patient vitals, are completed efficiently despite the unavailability of qualified medical professionals. The Asha workers also visit patient’s homes to provide door-to-door care – especially for older patients with mobility issues and for expectant mothers who may not be able to visit a clinic. And finally, there’s an emotional element to delivering good quality “patient care” that cannot be fulfilled by ANY technology, and which is warmly delivered by the Asha worker. The Asha workers also need to be provided with a digital health solution that has advanced telemedicine capabilities but is extremely easy to use. That was the design mantra for the RHEMOS Health Station. India’s smallest & easy-to-use rural care solution. It enables Asha workers to administer 60+ critical vitals, blood/urine & pre-natal tests in village PHCs. The Health Station can also be carried to a patient’s home to deliver high-quality care ensuring huge patient convenience. Once it measures vitals, it transmits test results to App & Cloud to enable remote Doctor interventions & treatment. RHEMOS also works offline if cellular networks are unavailable & enables local health screens and collects test results, which are all transmitted to cloud once the cellular network is restored. It is also designed to work on Battery & Bluetooth to ensure no dependence on power or WiFi. And finally, with the capability to measure 60+ vitals & bio-markers, it can be used by Asha workers to deliver comprehensive primary care, chronic care, prenatal care, NCD & Anaemia detection health camps, etc. In conclusion, it is the Asha workers that define the success of digital health & enable us to connect rural patients with remote doctors for treatment. They reduce our reliance on medical staff and drastically cut care delivery costs. They accelerate rural care implementations, and ensure easy access to affordable and high-quality care in remote and underserved rural communities, which also makes this a massively scalable initiative. Click to know more: https://lnkd.in/dWHqZsJZ #healthtech #medicaldevices #digitalhealth #telemedicine #medtech #remotehealthcare #healthcaremonitoring 

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🏥 Delhi Govt Panel Explores Extending Doctors' Retirement Age Delhi Govt has established a panel to assess extending doctors' retirement age, aiming to address healthcare shortages and enhance service delivery. This initiative could set a precedent for national healthcare policy, impacting workforce dynamics and patient care. Stay updated on this pivotal development in healthcare reform. Source: https://lnkd.in/eErS8xF #CoverYou #ClickKaro #CoverKaro #HealthcarePolicy #DoctorsRetirementAge #DelhiGovernment #DoctorUpdates #IndustryInsights

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