Cure the doctor 

Written by: Vikram Patel

Written by Vikram Patel

Healthcare in India is a leading cause of poverty. The medical profession must own its share of the blame

Earlier this month, The Lancet published a paper calling for a radical transformation of the architecture of India’s healthcare delivery system if it is to achieve the government’s vision of assuring health for all. The paper documented India’s progress on major health indicators in the past decade, but also its many deficiencies. The most disturbing indicator of these deficiencies is the observation that the cost of healthcare is driving millions of Indians into poverty. Let us pause to consider the implication of this statement. 

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OR should it have been cure the administrators OR...

Earlier this month, The Lancet published a paper calling for a radical transformation of the architecture of India’s healthcare delivery system if it is to achieve the government’s vision of assuring health for all. The paper documented India’s progress on major health indicators in the past decade, but also its many deficiencies. The most disturbing indicator of these deficiencies is the observation that the cost of healthcare is driving millions of Indians into poverty. Let us pause to consider the implication of this statement. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/cure-the-doctor-healthcare-healthcare-in-india-indian-doctors/#sthash.gVrE4iEt.dpuf

Earlier this month, The Lancet published a paper calling for a radical transformation of the architecture of India’s healthcare delivery system if it is to achieve the government’s vision of assuring health for all. The paper documented India’s progress on major health indicators in the past decade, but also its many deficiencies. The most disturbing indicator of these deficiencies is the observation that the cost of healthcare is driving millions of Indians into poverty. Let us pause to consider the implication of this statement. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/cure-the-doctor-healthcare-healthcare-in-india-indian-doctors/#sthash.gVrE4iEt.dpuf

Cure the doctor

Healthcare in India is a leading cause of poverty. The medical profession must own its share of the blame

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/cure-the-doctor-healthcare-healthcare-in-india-indian-doctors/#sthash.gVrE4iEt.dpuf

Cure the doctor

Healthcare in India is a leading cause of poverty. The medical profession must own its share of the blame

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/cure-the-doctor-healthcare-healthcare-in-india-indian-doctors/#sthash.gVrE4iEt.dpuf

From: PIB: 22nd September
Shri J P Nadda releases National Health Profile-2015

Sri J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Profile (NHP)-2015 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI), here today. The E-book (digital version) of the annual document, which has been prepared for the first time, was also released. The National Health Profile covers demographic, socio-economic, health status and health finance indicators, along with comprehensive information on health infrastructure and human resources in health. CBHI has been publishing National Health Profile every year since 2005. This is the 11th edition.

Speaking at the function, the Health Minister stated that the data is an important source of navigation. It helps in understanding the goals, our strengths and weaknesses and it is also an important means to strategize. Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes, he added. Read more HERE 

India’s Malnutrition Shame: It requires a far wider spectrum of interventions than mere clinical management - Rajib Dasgupta

Rajib Dasgupta

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now.
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Report available at :http://globalnutritionreport.org/

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

 

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

The latest edition of the Global Nutrition Report 2015 by the International Food Policy Research Institute, released on Tuesday, brings back the concerns over malnutrition into sharp focus. In July, the government of India, after much avoidable controversy, released malnutrition (used synonymously as undernutrition) figures from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) data that was collected in 2013-14. This dataset was keenly awaited as it provides a nationwide assessment after the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), which is nearly a decade old now. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

India’s Malnutrition Shame

It requires a far wider spectrum of interventions than mere clinical management.

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

India’s Malnutrition Shame

It requires a far wider spectrum of interventions than mere clinical management.

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

India’s Malnutrition Shame

It requires a far wider spectrum of interventions than mere clinical management.

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

India’s Malnutrition Shame

It requires a far wider spectrum of interventions than mere clinical management.

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-malnutrition-shame/#sthash.xgwOWiHb.dpuf

Control of Tuberculosis

It is estimated that around 40 percent of Indian population is infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB in human beings, but the vast majority of them have latent TB infection rather than TB Disease. According to latest WHO estimates, the incidence of TB disease in India is around 2.1 million cases annually.

Malnutrition/undernutrition, which reduces immunity, makes a person susceptible to many diseases, including TB. Social determinants like poverty, overcrowding, poor ventilation, under nutrition, etc., have a role in spread of TB.

Under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), diagnosis and treatment facilities including anti-TB drugs are provided free of cost to all TB patients. Designated microscopy centres have been established for quality diagnosis for every one lakh population in the general areas and for every 50,000 population in the tribal, hilly and difficult areas. More than 13000 microscopy centres have been established in the country. More than six lakh treatment centres (DOT Centres) have been established near to residence of patients to the extent possible. All government hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHC), Primary Health Centres (PHC), sub centres are DOT centres. In addition NGOs, Private Practitioners (PPs) involved under the RNTCP, community volunteers, Anganwadi workers, women self-help groups etc. also function as DOT providers/DOT Centres. Drugs are provided under direct observation and the patients are monitored so that they complete their treatment....
SOURCE: PIB

President Obama Announces New Library Initiatives

At a visit to Washington, DC’s Anacostia Neighborhood Library on April 30, President Barack Obama announced two new initiatives that promise to rally America’s libraries, publishers, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen learning opportunities for all children, particularly in low-income communities. The plan, dubbed the ConnectED Library Challenge, will engage civic leaders, libraries, and schools to work together to ensure that all school students receive public library cards. Commitments from 30 library systems are already in place. Read more HERE

“Mission Indradhanush” 

Shri J P Nadda, Health & Family Welfare Minister launched “Mission Indradhanush”, on 25th December 2014. The Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colours of the rainbow, aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases which include diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. The Minister launched the Mission on Good Governance Day to mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya and birthday of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Details available at Press Information Bureau

From The Hitavada-

MCI makes Research Cell a must for all medical colleges

Considering that research is being neglected in higher education including medical education, Medical Council of India (MCI) has decided to emphasise on this particular area. MCI has made it mandatory for all medical colleges in the country to have Research Cell. Vide a circular dated February 11, Secretary of MCI has informed all the Deans of medical colleges in the country to form a Research Cell. The decision has been taken with reference to the discussion on the issue in Executive Committee meeting of MCI held in November 2014. The meeting had approved the recommendations of Academic Council of MCI. Academic Council had observed that there was an ‘imperative need’ for creation of a standing mechanism for the purposes of accelerating research activities in every medical college. To actualise the same, it was proposed that every medical college should have a Research Cell, which would give necessary impetus to stimulate research activities in medical colleges. Dr Vedprakash Mishra, Chairman of MCI Academic Council, said that research was one of the cardinal objectives of medical education. Therefore, it was necessary that research skills needed to be inculcated in true sense at under-graduate level of education in a structured manner. For the purpose, a standing mechanism was warranted. “Research Cell with specified composition, functions and duties attributable to it in each medical college, will definitely give a genuine fillip to strengthening the research potential of every medical institution in the country. The initiative of MCI on the said count is timely, laudable, and in larger academic interests,” he said. There are 381 medical colleges in the country at present, of which 44 are in Maharashtra. Of the total number of medical colleges in Maharashtra, eight are in Vidarbha.

Link is HERE

Phlebotomist: A person who draws blood for diagnostic tests or to remove blood for treatment purposes - from MedicineNet.com

News from Reuters -


Insight - Deserted New Delhi hospitals sour India's healthcare dream


 Two state-of-the-art public hospitals in New Delhi are barely operational years after they officially opened - not for lack of funding but because officials did not spend the millions of dollars allocated to treat heart and kidney patients.
The empty hospitals in the heart of the Indian capital are emblematic of the paralysis gripping a public health system that is responsible for some of the world's worst health indicators. Many of the country's 1.2 billion people have a choice between expensive private care, or no care at all.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces many challenges to his stated goal of providing universal public health coverage, but one of the most daunting is ending the logjams that mean officials consistently fail to use their budgets.
At the 300-bed Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, gleaming marble-floored corridors disappear into dark wings, thick chains locking the doors to most of the five-storey building. Wards lie empty, without beds. It officially opened in 2008.
In another part of the city of 16 million people, the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital sits in a landscaped 13-acre complex. It started outpatient services in 2003 but more than a decade later only six beds - of the 650 the hospital was built for - receive overnight patients.

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From THT -

Health minister declares Feb 10 as National Deworming Day
The Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda along with state health minister Rajendra Rathore declared February 10 as the National Deworming Day in Jaipur at Panchayati Raj Institution on Monday.
The day will be observed in 11 states and Union Territories including Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Haryana among others in the first phase on February 10 to treat 140 million children initially at risk of parasitic worms infection in schools and Anganwadi centres, Nadda said. Medicines would be given to children aged between 1-19 years.
Nadda further added that around 65% children will be covered under the programme on February 10 and the remaining will be covered between February 11 and 14.

Read more: HERE