In defense of newly graduated MBBS doctors
Friends, Indians, Countrymen I am here to bury the new MBBS doctors and not to praise them. But before I do that, please do hear me out... The Indian…
Is SMS medical prescription the new normal in India?
In the future you might receive your medical prescription via SMS. Yes that's what is being proposed by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government. To make up for the shortage of physicians…
How alcoholism is creating a socio-economic problem in India?
Alcoholism has many negative connotations in India. Not only is it considered an unfavorable practice but also one which is banned on religious days. But the above graph shows a very different…
Did you know that India’s healthcare parameters are worse than Pakistan’s ?
A recent report finally uncovers the truth behind the facade of Indian healthcare prowess. A report by the institute of health metrics and evaluation places India below even counties like…
Why we need to focus on serious problems like Tuberculosis before tackling more complex problems in India? A few thoughts on World TB day 24th March
(Image source: http://en.rylkov-fond.org/blog/tbr/effective-tb-treatment/) In India it is cool to start tackling conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Actually most celebrities lend their support to even cooler issues like AIDS. But…