-Medicine: India's long tradition in Ayurveda and traditional medicine has also contributed to modern Indian medical research, part of which has entered the world's global health profile. -Technology: Increasingly, Indian institutions and researchers are involved in such modern arenas as artiRead more
-Medicine: India’s long tradition in Ayurveda and traditional medicine has also contributed to modern Indian medical research, part of which has entered the world’s global health profile.
-Technology: Increasingly, Indian institutions and researchers are involved in such modern arenas as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and space exploration.
Challenges and Future Directions:
-Quality and Equity: One of the major benchmarks is the accessibility of quality education to all, moreso in rural and disadvantaged areas.
-Research and Innovation: Research culture and innovation should be well developed in higher education to prepare them for India’s future development.
Global Collaboration: Stifling collaborations through the globe can be further improved with bringing foreign talent into Indian institutions for education and research.
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Besides, Telemedicine and Digital Health also received strong support from both authorities and citizens, and had relatively rapid growth. IT has enabled digital health solutions and made the difficult and impossible possible for the unreached population of India. This model is now being emulated inRead more
Besides, Telemedicine and Digital Health also received strong support from both authorities and citizens, and had relatively rapid growth.
IT has enabled digital health solutions and made the difficult and impossible possible for the unreached population of India. This model is now being emulated in other regions.
A notable example is:
Aarogya Setu: a near-contact COVID-19 exposure notification app, which has been installed more than people in over 100 countries.
5. Intersecting of the Ancient Knowledge System of Medicines and Advanced Health Systems
Traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha are still prevalent in India and are being combined with modern medicine therapy line.
Global Impact:
Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine: Many Indian companies are now peddling their herbal cure and supplements including Patanjali and Himalaya.
Yoga: Being practiced in all corners of the world, United Nation has dedicated June 21 as International Yoga Day.
6. Research and Development commonly abbreviated as R & D.
India has effectively forum in medical research especially oncology, infectious diseases, Genomics.
Notable Contributions:
Genome Mapping: India’s recently launched GenomeIndia Project will map out its population and therefore be of significance for the whole world in the field of personalised medicine.
Cancer Research: Several groups of researchers in India have made significant strides in working for affordable cancers and wedge therapies.
7. International cooperation for effective capacity building
This paper has provided tangible evidence that India has actively participated in capacity building in healthcare domain especially in low and middle income countries.
-Vaccine Diplomacy: During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the successful foreign policies was the “Vaccine Maitri” that India provided vaccines to more than ninety countries which helped to increase the health safety of humanity.
Medical Training: The emigrating Indian doctors and healthcare professionals have been a major positive factor in building up of health care capacities in Africa, middle east , and southeast Asia.
Key Global Impact Metrics:
Contribution – Generic Medicines
Impact – Affordable drugs for millions
Examples – HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular diseases
Contribution – Vaccine Manufacturing
Impact – Immunization of billions globally
Examples – Polio, COVID-19, Rotavirus vaccines
Contribution – Biologics & Biosimilars
Impact – Cost-effective treatments
Examples – Insulin, cancer therapies
Contribution – Diagnostics
Impact – Early detection in low-resource areas
Examples – Truenat, COVID-19 testing kits
Contribution – Traditional Medicine
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Examples – Ayurveda, Yoga