Many of us today know that good health practices include a healthy diet, 30 minutes of walking, good eight hours of sleep, and abstinence from smoking and drugs. Yet, we face the problem of plenty like fatty food chaos, nutritional deficiencies, and lifestyle disorders. With the ease of access to te...
The Indian government launched the world’s largest and most ambitious healthcare system - Ayushman Bharat or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in September, 2018 and has taken the first steps towards implementing a digital healthcare system in India. Additionally, the NITI Aayog has a...
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that the right to health is integral to the right to life and the government has a constitutional obligation to provide health facilities. Governmental authorities have initiated technology-oriented medical facilities but in many cases, they are yet to be...
Dr. Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Group of Hospitals, spoke to BE’s Ellora De regarding the recent technological advancements and the present scenario of Indian healthcare sector.Q. How does healthcare technology impact the work of health administration?A. Technology is helping people to live lo...
Technology has come up in a big way in the healthcare sector. Dr. Vikash Kapoor, MS (Orthopaedics), Fellow Sports Medicine (Singapore) - Group Director, Joint Replacement and Vice Chairman, Medica Superspeciality Hospital, spoke to BE’s Ellora De regarding the technological revolution in the...
Diagnostics centres have technologically evolved over the years. Arindam Haldar, CEO, SRL Diagnostics, spoke to BE’s Aniket Panja.Q. What are the latest technological advancements in the diagnostic sector?A. Technology is in a constant flux when it comes to In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD). At SRL, we h...
An unparalleled pace of technological revolution has transformed almost every aspect of our lives including healthcare. Innovations in the digital space have now made it possible for consumers to use portable devices to access their medical history, keep an eye on their important signs, and undertak...
The judiciary of our country is highly respected across the world for its path-breaking judgments and fearlessness. But one scathing criticism against it is the glacial pace at which it functions. The judicial infrastructure is extremely inadequate to deal with the massive backlog of cases. There ar...
Lokpal or Ombudsman came into existence under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, to handle cases of corruption involving central government officers and employees. Lokayuktas are to deal with cases related to states and union territories. The Act aims to implement the ‘U.N. Conventio...
Technology has opened up a new frontier in mental health support. Some of the smartphone-based tools that include apps, webinars and online self-help groups are proving to be quite popular because it connects patients, families and healthcare professionals. Let’s take a look on more sp...