Opinion

India stands at an inflection point in surgical care, where the pressure to meet rising demand is colliding with the imperative to keep surgery safe, predictable and patient-centric, writes Prof. (Dr.) Atul N. C. Peters, Principal Director, Dept. of Bariatric, Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery, Centre of Excellence, Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, Delhi. […]

Women’s health is too often treated as secondary, delayed, or fragmented, even when the signs are clear. In this powerful piece, Anika Parashar, Founder & CEO of The Women’s Hospital, argues that women’s health is not a privilege or a favour, it is a fundamental right that demands dignity, access and lifelong care. I have […]

Hospitals are investing heavily in AI to drive better outcomes and operational savings, but a pervasive and often overlooked threat is eroding those returns: poor data quality. Shradha Doshi, AVP of Provider and Healthcare Services at CitiusTech, explains how errors that originate at “Schegistration” (the scheduling–registration front end) ripple through clinical decision support, revenue cycle […]

India is rapidly expanding access to life‑saving medical implants, but still lacks a National Medical Implant Registry to ensure full traceability, accountability and patient safety. This article by Rajiv Nath (Forum Coordinator, AiMeD) sheds light on why India must urgently build such a system before the next implant‑related crisis finds the country unprepared. India is […]

In this article, Dr Vishal Jani (Head of Research, Practo) explains why World Hypertension Day 2026 is a turning point for India, outlining the magnitude of the “silent killer,” the persistent gaps in diagnosis and control, practical lifestyle and clinical steps to reduce risk, and how wearables and AI are reshaping detection and management to […]

In India today, information travels faster than ever, but lifesaving advances in healthcare still do not reach everyone equally. Cancer care is a stark example of this divide: while patients in metro cities increasingly benefit from early diagnosis and precision oncology, those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities often encounter cancer late, at advanced […]

Motherhood is often synonymous with resilience, selflessness and the ability to hold everything together: homes, careers, relationships, and expectations. In the process of caring for everyone else, however, many women gradually sideline their own health, dismissing early warning signs as a normal part of daily life. Fatigue, stress, hormonal fluctuations, and even persistent discomfort are […]

Dr Himesh Gandhi, Consultant Uro-oncologist and Director of Robotic Surgery at Ruby Hall Clinic, highlights how Ruby Hall Clinic’s new Focal One Robotic HIFU system targets only cancerous prostate tissue, sparing healthy areas to minimize incontinence and erectile dysfunction. This precision therapy offers day-care procedures and rapid recovery for India’s rising prostate cancer cases, bridging the gap between […]

In India, mental health conversations have exploded from workplaces to social media, yet 14% of the population grapples with disorders, and 70-80% lack reliable treatment. The real barrier? Not just stigma, but inconsistent access to life-sustaining medications. As Supreet Singh, Founder & CEO of Psychocare Health, argues, solving the “last-mile” supply chain gap is key […]

In this article, Mr. Debjit Patra, Chairman & Founder, MediElaj, explores how AI and predictive analytics are revolutionizing healthcare, moving from reactive crisis management to proactive prevention. Amid rising rates of chronic diseases (74% of global deaths), he highlights tools like wearables and ML models that reduce readmissions by 25%, optimize hospital operations and empower […]