The Union Government has actively promoted digital health during its tenure. Arguably, no digital health service has been adopted with such fervour as telehealth – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. One manifestation of digital health services during the crisis is the tele-ICU – and Kerala has begun implementing the tele-ICU for the first time. Tele-ICU …
Lav Agarwal, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has urged the Government to expand access to the app eSanjeevani. eSanjeevani is a telehealth application that, The New Indian Express reported on September 8th, had been availed at that time by three lakh people. As The New Indian Express reported at the …
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Often, we discuss whether or not we can afford to fund healthcare. Rarely do we discuss whether or not we can afford disease. This sentiment is expressed by Gil Bashe, Managing Partner, Global Health at Finn Partners, in his interview with Health Issues India. You can watch the interview here. Mr Bashe, a veteran of …
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In the latest edition of PandemiCast, we discuss telehealth and telemedicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth and telemedicine are gaining much traction as healthcare providers the world over innovate to ensure continuity of care. In a discussion moderated by Mark Chataway, we speak with Gil Bashe of Finn Partners; Abi Gleek of Every1Mobile; and Abhijeet …
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SynPhNe adopts telehealth to ensure continual therapy to their patients SynPhNe starts online therapy sessions for patients affected with stroke and other neuromuscular disorders to ensure continual improvement even during lockdown COVID-19 and lockdown provides impetus to telemedicine and telehealth Mumbai, May 6th, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic has left a large number of …
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In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has become a valuable tool for healthcare providers and patients alike – allowing consultations to be had even during a period of stringent lockdown. India is no exception – as if to underscore this point, the Delhi government announced earlier this week free online consultations for the …
Many people who fall ill may turn to the internet to check their symptoms. But doctors are warning that getting yourself checked out online could be damaging to health. Medicos in Patna have warned that online check-ups, whilst convenient, could lead to risky behaviour like self-medication if individuals are misdiagnosed. “There can be many diseases …
By 2023, India’s online pharmacies will become a US$2.7 billion market according to the latest growth forecasts – highlighting a major market opportunity in the country’s healthcare sector. “India is adapting to e-commerce rapidly, with mobile-first consumer behavior and improving digital payments infrastructure,” says Ankur Pahwa, who is a partner and national leader in e-commerce …
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When it comes to dispensing healthcare, telemedicine has emerged as an innovative method of bridging the accessibility gap. Start-ups are leading the way. One such enterprise, Mfine, has just collected a massive cash injection to further its efforts to expand access to telemedicine services. It is the latest e-health development in India, suggesting a digital …
Telemedicine can provide a useful route for patients getting a consultation who otherwise face difficulty in seeing a doctor. However, the country’s apex doctors’ network has called for clear guidelines on the practise amidst legal uncertainty following a recent court case. Two doctors were found culpable by the Bombay High Court (BHC) in the death …
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