Jasrita Dhir

India's healthcare sector has become a hunting ground for global private equity firms. India is already the pharmacy to the world, being a global supplier of therapeutic and critical life saving drugs. Now PE firms are seeing robust returns on their investments in niche drug companies and hospital chains. It is not surprising that when the opportunity presents, all major PE firms line up ready with their cheque books. #BharatSerums #AdventInternational #PEs #Indianpharma #Indianhealthcaresector

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View the beautifully encapsulated highlights of the two day flagship event. #PAFIIndia #publicpolicy #governmentaffairs #advocacy #policymatters

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As Indians depend heavily on private services, the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017, which promises to increase public health spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, is long overdue. So the question remains: will affordable healthcare services for Indian citizens be just an election doldrum or will it see real-time development? Will Modi 3.0 make any difference by increasing public expenditure on healthcare to the desired level in India? Analysts and experts in the healthcare segment voice the sector's expectations. Read More ETHealthWorld Association of Healthcare Providers - AHPI (India) Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital Rajiv Nath

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India stands to make a 16-times economic gain by introducing the HPV vaccine to adolescent girls even though the investment will be over a billion dollars, the World Health Organisation says in a new report that highlights adolescent health intervention strategies to the government. The report, released by top officials of the Union Health and Education Ministries, says it will be a girls-only vaccination for nine years old with a catch-up for girls aged 10-14, and twice-lifetime cervical cancer screening at ages 35 and 45. The Human Papillomavirus vaccination is a part of the WHO strategy to reduce the global burden of cervical cancer, the second commonest cancer among women. #HPV #CervicalCancer #Women #India #Cancer #Vaccine #WHO

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The recently released Economic Survey 2024 has been met with widespread approval from industry leaders, who commend its pragmatic approach and bold vision for India's economic future. The survey highlights key reforms and policy measures aimed at driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation. Read more about the industry’s reaction and the survey’s key insights: https://lnkd.in/d2kqTRrM FICCI Confederation of Indian Industry Deloitte ZETWERK VidyutTech Attero #EconomicSurvey2024 #IndiaEconomy #SustainableGrowth #Innovation

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Great insights into where the public affairs profession stands in India, where the policy landscape is changing fast impacting the society, government and business, as the country pushes its way to becoming a developed economy. For Public Affairs Forum of India, another big stride. Thanks Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in helping put the report together. AJAY KHANNA Vishwanath TS Harish Krishnan Raman Sidhu Deepshikha Dharmaraj Chetan Krishnaswamy Medha Girotra

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On Hindu-Muslim differences in fertility we demographers are not honest. First, we decide what ideology of ours we should project and then go for explanation of the differences. Why should one compare Hindu fertility in UP with Muslim fertility in Kerala or J&K. I have seen that using logistic regression with socio-economic and demographic variables and religion, ORs of religion are still significant. How do we explain that? Why should Hindu fertility in any state not be compared with Muslim fertility in that state only. Another argument: there is greater percentage decline in Muslim fertility than Hindus. We know that once the TFR moves towards the replacement level, the possibility of getting a big percentage decline in it will also drop. TFR cannot go below zero.

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Tackling India’s Health Crisis with Tiny Habits. A startling projection from The Lancet Global Journal reveals that by 2030, 60% of Indian adults might struggle with fitness. Our work-heavy, sedentary lifestyles are a big part of the problem—with diabetes and hypertension cases soaring. But why do many of us fail to act? The answer is our "lazy mind" that delays change. At HYGEARFIT India, we focus on tiny, easy-to-adopt habits that seamlessly fit into your work routine. These small steps can dramatically improve your health without disrupting your day. Ready to change your workday for the better? DM me to explore simple, effective wellness solutions. Let’s prioritise health together. The time to act is now! #TinyHabits #HYGEAR #HealthCrisis #PreventativeHealthcare #HealthyIndia

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Representation matters. Diversity is crucial, from participants in clinical trials to healthcare practitioners. Without diversity, we all suffer. Nita summarized the current state quite well in her post👇🏻 #Healthcare #Diversity #Medicine

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Watch Senior award-winning journalist Nozia Sayyed in the first episode on healthcare challenges and how the corporatisation of hospitals is affecting one and all with Dr Rajan Sancheti, president, Indian Medical Association, Pune chapter and Dr Abhijit More, senior Health Rights Activist Watch, share, and suggest more issues which we can take up with you all. https://lnkd.in/dtpgscF5

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💼 Some months ago, I was part of a round table comprising of doctors (endocrinologist, psychiatrist, plastic surgeon), trans leaders, academics etc. at the Godrej Industries Group. We were gathered to discuss GIG's healthcare policy for trans employees (one-of-its-kind, originated in 2015) and how it ought to be revised keeping in times with 2024. 🏥 I am happy to report that the policy is back in a new, more affirming avatar. Not only does it keep in mind the financial burden imposed on trans people undergoing transition, it also aims to provide the utmost support and sensitivity to an issue as complex and fundamental as trans healthcare. 🏳️‍🌈 Cut to: this pride month, my colleagues organised a session on the new policy and how trans folks at the organisation can make use of it to ease some of our concerns.  ⭕ Talk about a full circle. ✊ As workplaces, we must look after our most vulnerable. The job doesn't end at hiring trans folks, but needs to evolve into creating an environment where we can thrive. #TransHealth #TransRightsNow #LGBTQIA #Policy #DEI #Advocate #NothingForUsWithoutUs #EqualOpportunities #PrideMonth #PrideFlag #PrideAtGodrej

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From '400 paar to Coalition Sarkar' needs on ground a few #process #corrections, in my opinion. This transition in the composition of the probable Union Government needs a decisive correction of #attitude of the #spokespeople of #BJP and the #proright #influencers appearing on the media. They have to tone down their earlier #rhetoric and body language. They also have to learn to make space , and accept the spokespeople of the coalition partners, such as, #TDP and #JD(U), to make comments and announcements on policy matters. I understand, it is a bit early, because since 2014 they were not trained and prepared for such a situation. However , this is not a probable Union Government with one party majority any more. The political reality has changed. #Communications and #media #interaction like the #policy #formation have to be more consultative.

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Discover how the 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2023 issue of 𝗬𝗼𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗮 highlights the promising opportunities for MSMEs in India post-Covid 19, emphasizing digital transformation, exports, infrastructure, healthcare, and green energy. #MSMEDay #WorldMSMEDay #YojanaMagazine #MSME #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SMEs 

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I want to share an article about the Institute of Orthopedic & Traumatology at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The institute offers state-of-the-art facilities for patients, not only for treatment but also for their well-being during their treatment period, on par with the offerings of corporate hospitals."

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On the sidelines of #FICCIHeal2024, I got a chance to speak to Anna van Poucke,  Global Head of Healthcare, KPMG International, and Healthcare Senior Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands and Lalit Mistry, Partner and Co-head, Healthcare, KPMG India on the current landscape of India's healthcare industry, challenges, opportunities and more. Read on :) #Healthcare #PublicHealth #ClimateChange

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VIEWPOINT! During India’s Lok Sabha Elections 2024, many prominent newspapers and media outlets in the West desperately pushed their own narratives and agendas with the target of misleading the international community as well as voters in India. READ MORE....... https://lnkd.in/gt9Bbhwj #IndiaElections2024 #LokSabhaElection2024 #ForeignMedia #WesternMedia #narratives #agendas #influencingvoters #internationalcommunity #USMedia #ukmedia #disinformation #bjp #pmmodi

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New Podcast Episode! In this episode, I interview Mukulika Banerjee from the London School of Economics and Gopalan Balachandran from the Geneva Graduate Institute about the world's largest election: the Indian elections. #IndiaElections2024

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#Pune The current surge on vector borne infections and other viral illnesses especially dengue, chikungunya and H1N1 has led to a drastic shortage of beds in both private and govt hospitals. While earlier such seasonal infections would cause a shortage of only ICU beds, this time the situation is much dire, say hospital administrators and doctors with hospitals reporting shortage in general beds and also emergency beds. #Dengue #chikungunya https://lnkd.in/dfXwTCJW

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