Dr. V.K. Paul Calls for Urgent Overhaul of India's Healthcare System, Emphasizing Family Medicine and Medical Education Reform, ET HealthWorld

Dr. V.K. Paul Calls for Urgent Overhaul of India’s Healthcare System, Emphasizing Family Medicine and Medical Education Reform, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: In a bold call for transformation, Dr. V. K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, outlined a sweeping blueprint to revamp India’s medical education system, stating that the country must train not just for adequacy but for ambition, as part of its journey toward becoming a developed nation. Speaking at a policy dialogue hosted…

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Niti Aayog Unveils National Brain Health Blueprint to Combat Neurological Disorders, ET HealthWorld

Niti Aayog Unveils National Brain Health Blueprint to Combat Neurological Disorders, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Niti Aayog will soon come up with a blueprint on improving quality of brain health and recognising early signs of cognitive disorders and dementia. The move is aimed at preventing the rising cases of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and stroke, among others in the country. A senior government official, aware of…

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India Revamps ICU Standards Amid Doctor Shortage and Medical Tourism Boom, ET HealthWorld

India Revamps ICU Standards Amid Doctor Shortage and Medical Tourism Boom, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: India will soon come up with a structured framework for critical care to address the infrastructure and human resource gap in the sector, officials said. The idea, which is at a preliminary stage of discussion, could include defining resource allocation for critical care and criteria for prioritising patients during emergencies. The proposed framework…

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