Doctor’s Day 2022
When we think of frontline health care workers, we may think of doctors and nurses at hospitals, but independent family doctors are in that category, too. On this Doctor’s Day, I would want to extend my deepest gratitude to every doctor, nurse, and support staff member who works tirelessly to keep the country safe and disease-free. Every doctor, whether an independent family doctor or a hospital doctor, is society’s greatest gift, and it is our responsibility as responsible citizens to encourage, appreciate and support every healthcare professional for their tireless effort around the clock to save lives. Nobody on the front lines should be forgotten.
— Dr Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Group of Hospitals
The administration’s financial management gap should be understood and balanced. In India, as far as healthcare is concerned disparity between urban and rural institutions is widely known. Because of a lack of modern, quality healthcare in the public sector, most individuals prefer private treatment, which is out of reach for the majority of the rural population due to poor income and a lack of basic insurance coverage. Private healthcare in India, due to cost factors is a luxury for huge segment of the population. Although expensive medical devices are deployed, essential infrastructure is not so effective and up to the mark in the public healthcare system.
— Dr Ajay Narang, MD Microbiology Lead Advisor & Mentor Operations – Redcliffe Labs
“While the pandemic affected each one of us, I personally understand the effect that it had on doctors. Each doctor prioritized their patient’s well-being over everything else during this time. They not just invested more time, but they adapted to the changing needs by meeting people where they were—at home and online, all this without compromising on the quality of care provided.”
— Dr Alexander Kuruvilla, Chief Healthcare Strategy Officer, Practo