Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan, Saab Hain Covid Se Paresaan!

Preamble Earlier in the last decade I was part of the Healthcare Committee of Bombay First which was assisting the Maharashtra Government in the Mumbai Masterplan 2045. One of the key concerns and recommendations made by the Committee was building the healthcare infrastructure for the city, Mumbai lags behind in beds per 1000 population with… Continue reading Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan, Saab Hain Covid Se Paresaan!

The Second Chinese Virus Wave – Trade Off Between Vaccine Strategy and Vaccine Diplomacy

The Second Chinese Virus Wave – Trade Off Between Vaccine Strategy and Vaccine Diplomacy

There is a second impending Chinese Wuhan Virus Wave in India. Last few days have seen a huge spike in the number of Covid Cases. States like Maharashtra are contributing to over 50% of th cases in the second wave of this pandemic. There are hints of a lockdown while the immunisation drive is now… Continue reading The Second Chinese Virus Wave – Trade Off Between Vaccine Strategy and Vaccine Diplomacy

Is Moving Healthcare to Concurrent List a Good Move?

Is Moving Healthcare to Concurrent List a Good Move?

Background My blog on healthcare investments in India heatmap 2021 States Heat Map | Kapil Khandelwal (KK) has shown the gaps in healthcare delivery system in the different states of India. Also over the last year, India’s health infrastructure came under considerable strain in 2020, with over 20 million Covid cases and perhaps over a… Continue reading Is Moving Healthcare to Concurrent List a Good Move?

Fake, Fakier and Fakiest – The Fake News Pandemic – The New Normal to Denting Public Reputation?

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The Pandemic of Fake News During the lockdown there has been a marked increase in the incidence of fake news and its viral spread. According to a research falsehood diffused significantly farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information, and the effects were more pronounced for false political news… Continue reading Fake, Fakier and Fakiest – The Fake News Pandemic – The New Normal to Denting Public Reputation?

From Telegraph Road to US$50 Billion Digital Health Silk Road

From Telegraph Road to US$50 Billion Digital Health Silk Road

Preamble There have been very positive developments for Indian healthcare on the digital front. First, the Indian Telemedicine Guidelines and then the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). From various think tanks and industry bodies there have been various numbers been project on the incremental value that these will create for the Indian economy. While it… Continue reading From Telegraph Road to US$50 Billion Digital Health Silk Road