Ask What You Can Do for Me, My MP and MLA

Ask What You Can Do for Me, My MP and MLA

Background India is the world’s leading vaccine producer. However, a lot of discussions in the media by the politicians blaming the Center for the shortage of vaccines has been doing the rounds. One politician even went to the length of sharing the ‘formula’ of the vaccine to other so that they can manufacture the vaccines.… Continue reading Ask What You Can Do for Me, My MP and MLA

Should We Impose Complete Lockdown Now?

Should We Impose Complete Lockdown Now?

Background Our Supreme Court has directed the Central and state governments to consider imposing a ban on mass gatherings and super spreader events. “We would seriously urge the Central and State governments to consider imposing a ban on mass gatherings and super spreader events. They may also consider imposing a lockdown to curb the virus… Continue reading Should We Impose Complete Lockdown Now?

In Search for An End(Demic)

In Search for An End(Demic)

The Coming of End(Demic)? I have been speaking with cross section of folks over the last few days. Covid Command Center Officials, Health Ministry Officials, Our Doctors, some experts across the world to understand what we are calling the ‘Second-Wave’ of Covid. Many social media posts, new reports are completely confusing the masses now that… Continue reading In Search for An End(Demic)

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?

Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2021: Part 1- Sectoral Investments Heat Map

2021 Healthcare and Life Sciences Outlook

Since 2013 our algos have been accurately predicting the investment heatmap in the healthcare and life sciences in India which were predicting with 95% accuracy on the sectoral investment cycle in India till the end of 2019. Covid Pandemic has completely disrupted and reset the investment cycle in India and we missed out all our… Continue reading Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2021: Part 1- Sectoral Investments Heat Map

Our Recommendations on the Working Group Report on Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in India

Cover Letter to SEBI Social Stock Exchange Working Group Shri Ishaat Hussain Chairman, SEBI Social Stock Exchange Working Group Plot No. C 4-A , G Block, SEBI Bhavan, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400051 Dear Sir, Re: Our Recommendations on the Working Group Report on Social Stock Exchange (SSE) At the outset we… Continue reading Our Recommendations on the Working Group Report on Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in India

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