Indian healthcare remarkable         progress at 75..needs to do more

          

·         Life expectancy rose to ~70 years from 33 years

·         Infant mortality dropped from ~200 per 1000 to 27 per 1000

·         Maternal mortality that was nearly 2000 per 100,000 came down to ~100 per 100,000

·         Eradication of smallpox and polio stands out as the single greatest achievement

·         Doctors increased from ~60,000 in the 1950s to ~18 lakhs

·         Ramped up the production of personal protection equipment and COVID testing                            infrastructure 

·   Ayushman Bharat mission are aimed at improving financial protection for nearly 500 million people under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY),

 

                           1947 to present: A remarkable journey

 

Healthcare in India has come a long way over the past 75 years. Core health indicators then and now tell us the journey India has made thus far. Life expectancy rose to ~70 years from 33 years; Infant mortality dropped from ~200 per 1000 to 27 per 1000; maternal mortality that was nearly 2000 per 100,000 came down to ~100 per 100,000. Institutional births rose to 89% from 39% in the last 15 years. Eradication of smallpox and polio stands out as the single greatest achievement. Doctors increased from ~60,000 in the 1950s to ~18 lakhs (~13 lakhs allopathic and ~5 lakh AYUSH doctors); nurses increased from 16,500 to 35 lakhs during the same period. Nearly 13 lakh ASHA workers connect communities to primary health care services across rural India.

 

Waiting times to access healthcare services are much shorter in India than in many advanced countries despite the lower health workforce or beds to population ratio. Indian pharma and vaccine industry not only meet the domestic needs but accounts for supplies in many countries. The remarkable turnaround in supplies of personal protection equipment, ventilators, PCR, and rapid antigen tests and vaccines during COIVD-19 is a testimony to the resilience of India’s healthcare industry.

                     A lag in progress compared to other countries

 

Despite the progress, India ranks lower in many health indicators compared to countries that gained independence at the same time. We have wide disparities between states, between genders, between rural and urban people, between castes, between the educated and the uneducated, and between formal and informal labor. We account for 15% of global maternal deaths and ~27% of global tuberculosis cases. 43 percent of our children continue to be undernourished and ~20% continue to be vulnerable to diseases because of no or incomplete vaccination. The sex ratio at 935 females to 1000 males places us at 192^nd position in country rankings. Our public health expenditure at ~1.2% of GDP is one of the lowest in the world. Though out-of-pocket expenditure as a percentage of total health expenditure has declined from 62.4% in 2014 to 48.8% as per a recent study, it continues to cause financial hardships to many low- and middle-income families. Despite the progress, our health workforce and health infrastructure are grossly inadequate to meet the healthcare needs of people as per the growing disease burden.

 

    India’s resilience in the face of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic

 

Despite weak and fragile health systems, we, as a nation, displayed courage and resilience in absorbing the health shock imposed by the pandemic. The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of India was evident in the way we ramped up the production of personal protection equipment and COVID testing infrastructure, the way we developed, produced, and administered our own vaccines, and the way we even supported other countries in accessing essential drugs and disposables, the way we used telemedicine to reach people, the way community health workers connected with rural people, and the way people had access to enough food to eat. The rapid recovery of our economy is a testimony to our ability to absorb shocks and recover from them.

 

    The need to make our health systems stronger and more resilient

 

We still do not know how many excess deaths India really had over the last two and half years, how many children missed their vaccines, how many people missed their dialysis, how many with cancer, tuberculosis, HIV, etc., missed their drugs, how many people suffered heart and brain strokes at home, how many could not deliver in the institutions, how many lost their jobs, and how many were pushed into debts and poverty. We should know and face the truth so that we introspect sincerely to understand our strengths and weaknesses, learn from our mistakes, and build back our fragile health systems into stronger and more resilient ones.    

 

Will our current health missions move us towards the goal of ‘Swasth Bharat’ and ‘Ayushman Bharat’?

 

The National Health Policy 2017 has outlined a road map towards transforming India into a healthy nation with long lives. The establishment of the National Medical Council to drive reforms in medical education, passing of the bill on allied health professionals, setting up of AIIMS in each state, and a medical college in each district, and common entrance and exit examinations to improve transparency and quality are some of the measures at strengthening human resources for health.

 

Programs launched under the Ayushman Bharat mission are aimed at improving financial protection for nearly 500 million people under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), strengthening comprehensive primary health care by upgrading subcenters and PHCs into 150,000 health and wellness clinics, building a unique national digital health architecture to drive transformation across health systems under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and strengthening healthcare and public health infrastructure to face future health shocks under Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM).

 

There are many vertical programs directed at child nutrition; mother, neonate, child, and adolescent health; communicable diseases like tuberculosis, leprosy, HIV, vector-borne diseases, hepatitis, antimicrobial resistance, etc.; vaccination; non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal diseases and cancers; mental health, elder care, palliative care. While these programs have achieved significant gains, there is still potential to make them more efficient, integrated, and effective.

Initiatives to improve economic and social development and welfare have a significant impact on the health status of populations. Programs that aim to deliver clean drinking water to every household (Jal Shakti), clean cooking gas to prevent indoor pollution (Ujjwala), improve general sanitation and hygiene (Swatch Bharat), portable ration card system to access subsidized food items, clean energy to reduce environmental pollution, financial inclusivity through Jan Dhan accounts to receive social benefits, digital inclusivity under Digital India mission, improving wellness through Fit India and Eat Healthy India program, etc., have a significant impact on health status and longevity of people. The so-called social determinants of health account for three-fourths of the increase in longevity of life.

 

We can definitely advance in our journey towards the goals of Swasth Bharat and Ayushman Bharat If India can implement all above-mentioned programs in efficient, coordinated, and effective ways. It needs the participation of all the health system stakeholders – governments, non-government, private industry, civil society organizations, and people in a collaborative spirit towards a shared purpose of “Heallth for All” syas Says Dr. Krishna Reddy Nallamalla, President, InOrder Regional Director, South Asia, ACCESS Health International

 

 

Where do we want to be by 2047 – 100^th anniversary of our precious independence?

 

1.     We want people to live long, healthy lives

2.     We want to control our population disease burden and eliminate preventable premature deaths

3.     We want everyone, irrespective of age, gender, caste, religion, education, employment, or place of living to access safe and effective care when they want, where they want, and how they want.

4.     We want to ensure that no one should face financial hardships in accessing healthcare

5.     We want to secure people against future health shocks from infections, wars, climate changes, financial recessions & depressions, bioterrorism, biohazard etc.       

 

 Immediate Release

Tips Industries Ltd and Tips Films Ltd joins the spirit of Independence Day. On 12th March, 2021, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji commented the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. As the nation gears up to unfurl the National Flag and be a part of this magnum opus with Har Ghar Tiranga, Tips Industries Ltd. and Tips Films Ltd. in support of this initiative will be changing their display across all their brand channels to the India Tricolor from 10th August to 16th August

Kumar Taurani said, "In a country as diverse as ours, it feels exciting and inspiring when the entire nation comes forth to participate in an initiative such as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. We at Tips Industries Ltd too couldn't hold back but join the great initiative taken by our Hon'ble Prime Minister and chose to change all our displays across channels to that of the Tiranga. Jai Hind”

Ramesh Taurani says "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an applaudable initiative taken by Shri Narendra Modi ji," said Ramesh Taurani. "The Har Ghar Tiranga movement under the mahotsav not only arises a sense of patriotism amongst every citizen, it brings about a sense of unity and brotherhood." he added"

Renowned Dentist Dr Aastha Chandra on creating beautiful, handcrafted smiles!

August, Mumbai: People spend tons of money on fashion-be it clothes, makeup, jewellery, shoes, etc, that keep changing with the seasons but what they often forget is that the one most beautiful aspect of a person is their smile and that lasts for a lifetime!

With a mission to bust all your myths or rather “fear” of going to the dentist and change people’s perception about dentists and how they associate dental and oral treatments with something painful and expensive; Dr Aastha Chandra launched the Opal Dental Care Studio- your go-to destination for all your dental and oral care needs. Delivering a multi-speciality treatment ranging from general dental cleaning, and root canals to more advanced cosmetic and restorative dental treatments like smile designing, dental veneers, dental implants, dentures, crowns and bridges, and many more. To achieve excellence in every step, each treatment involves modern technology and equipment, advanced procedure delivery systems, and international standards of care, providing a suitable approach for patients of all ages.

Located centrally in the affluent suburbs of Mumbai and turning around the usual image of ‘cold, drab, and eerie’ dental clinics, Opal Dental Care Studio is designed in such a way that doesn’t feel like a visit to the dentist but rather a relaxation spa. While only a 2-chair set-up, a lot of attention has been paid to the details from real copper being embedded in seamless concrete floors to a tv right on the ceiling above the patient's chair, for them to watch or listen to their favourite music and have their favourite beverage from a curated menu, making it a smooth experience.

“We wanted to create a simple, warm and welcoming space, exuding life and muted elegance.” Says Dr. Aastha, Founder and Chief Dentist. Using seamless and natural materials that showcase minimalism and authenticity like white concrete with real copper inlays, Opal exuberates simple elegance in every inch. With minutest attention to detail, Opal creates a comfortable environment for anyone seeking an enjoyable dental care experience.

The fear of going to a dentist most often comes from previous bad experiences that they have experienced personally or heard from others. Undoing this is always a challenge and Dr Aastha aces this challenge effortlessly, by discussing the patient's dental issues with them in detail, explaining the procedures every step of the way, and only doing what the patient desires. Unlike other dental practices, the patients are not pushed into unnecessary treatments, done with absolute precision the treatments are made as painless and desirable as possible. Having completed her graduation from one of India’s premier institutions – Government Dental College (GDC), Mumbai, Dr Aastha has assisted and worked with some of the best Doctors and renowned Specialists to deeply understand and master the latest technologies and advancements in dentistry and now working for over a decade she has truly become a master of the craft. She is extremely passionate about dental care and specialises in cosmetic smile designing- which involves perfectly aligning the teeth and artistically creating a straighter, whiter, and wider smile. Along with designing the highest calibre smiles within weeks- almost in no time,  she is also the queen of dental veneers which are slowly gaining popularity and changing the face of the industry.

 A crack in the teeth can quickly turn into a crack in one’s confidence, but with Dr Aastha’s expertise in cosmetic dental veneers that are almost undetectable and feel like natural teeth, one can feel confident and empowered in their own skin. Taking utmost care, treating every patient’s dental care needs by using her honed skills, she has provided gratifying results to her patients, who light up the room with their beautifully handcrafted smiles.

With people becoming more aware of their dental & oral hygiene and how it also affects the overall health system, Dr Aastha aims to redefine the concept of dentistry, diminish the negative connotations attached, and revolutionise modern cosmetic dentistry.  "The possibilities in cosmetic dentistry, especially with the nuances in technology, are endless. This intrigues me as much as it excites me. When I see the satisfaction on a patient’s face through their renewed smile, it gives me the motivation to constantly keep innovating to make every smile even more glorious." says Dr Aastha, Founder & Chief Dentist.

From a simple tooth whitening to a root canal to veneers and smile design using the latest cutting-edge technology with care and precision, look no further than Opal Dental Care which encompasses a vast range of dental services. Bid farewell to all those painful dentist appointments and experience a painless and dental joyful adventure like never before!

             'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा' परत येतेय हास्याचा चौकार घेऊन!

 

पाहा, 'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा'- चार वार हास्याचा चौकार, १५ ऑगस्टपासून सोमवार ते गुरुवार, रात्री ९ वा. सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर!

 

पूर्ण महाराष्ट्राचा लाडका कार्यक्रम अर्थातच 'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा' १५ ऑगस्टपासून परत येतो आहे. आठवड्यातले चारही दिवस हास्यरसिकांना हा कार्यक्रम बघायला मिळणार आहे.  काही दिवसांची क्षणभर विश्रांती घेतल्यानंतर जत्रेकरी आता रसिकांना हसवण्यासाठी पुन्हा  सज्ज झाले आहेत. हास्यजत्रा ब्रेक घेतेय हे समजल्यावर रसिकांनी हळहळ व्यक्त केली. टेन्शनवरची मात्रा म्हणून ओळखला जाणारा हा कार्यक्रम खरोखच रसिकांच्या घराघरांत पोचला आहे.

 

'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा' ह्या मंचाने रसिकांना निखळ आनंद दिला आहे. हास्यजत्रेतील एकेक पात्र रसिकांना त्यांच्या घरातलं वाटतं.  रसिकमायबाप प्रेक्षक कलाकारांना त्यांच्या कामामुळे ओळखतात. जेव्हा संपूर्ण जग कोवीडसारख्या महामारीने हैराण होतं, तेव्हा या कार्यक्रमानी रसिकांना दुःख, त्रास, टेन्शन सगळं विसरायला भाग पाडलं. अनेकांना हास्याचा डोस देऊन ठणठणीत बरं केलं. त्यामुळे हास्यजत्रा पुन्हा सुरू होतेय ही रसिकांसाठी पर्वणी असणार आहे. येणाऱ्या नव्या पर्वात रसिकांना अनेक गोष्टी बघायला मिळतील. नवीन सेट, स्कीटचे वेगळे विषय, नवीन पात्रं आणि बरंच काही.  निवेदिका प्राजक्ता माळी हिचं 'वाह दादा वाह' पुन्हा एकदा ऐकायला मिळेल. हास्यरसिक प्रसाद ओक आणि सई ताम्हणकर यांचं दर्जेदार परीक्षण बघायला मिळेल. समीर, गौरव, नम्रता, प्रसाद, दत्तू आणि इतर कलाकार यांचे दमदार अभिनय बघायला मिळतील. त्यामुळे हास्यजत्रा पुन्हा कधी सुरू होतेय आणि कधी रसिकांना खळखळून हसायला मिळतंय याची उत्सुकता सगळ्यांनाच आहे.

 

त्यामुळे टेन्शन विसरण्यासाठी, दुःख दूर करण्यासाठी आणि मनमुराद हसण्यासाठी पाहा, 'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा'- चार वार हास्याचा चौकार, १५ ऑगस्टपासून सोमवार ते गुरुवार, रात्री ९ वा. सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर!

 Ruhi Singh aka Beauty Queen Catches Everyone’s Attention From Her Newly Released Show Teaser

Ruhi Singh is a well-known Bollywood and OTT actress. She has a massive fan following on social media. Ruhi is also considered one of the hottest actresses in the B-Town. Her fans always wait for the actress to post pictures, videos, or reels on her social media account and she doesn’t fail to impress them. The actress gives major fashion goals from her appearance in the reality show’s teaser. In this show, Ruhi Singh is acknowledged as the 'Beauty Queen'.

 

As per the latest social media trends, Ruhi Singh is attracting a lot of attention from Netflix’s teaser of the Social Currency show. It seems that her bargaining technique is way above the charts. The fans are going gaga over her debut on the biggest streaming platform, Netflix. 

On the work front, Ruhi made her debut in Bollywood with Madhur Bhandarkar’s movie Calender Girls, also she has appeared in the Emmy-nominated documentary ‘The World Before Her, an acclaimed web series Chakravyuh and Runaway Lugaai.

Popular actress Ruhi Singh is among the top 8 contestants on the Social Currency reality show. Her appearance in the Social Currency reality series will set the internet on fire and grab the eyeballs of the fans.

              RIDDHI DOSHI ATELIER: QUEEN OF REVERSIBILITY, 

          REDEFINING LUXURY FASHION WITH INSTINCTIVE AND TRENDY DESIGNS

 

As Aristotle once said, “the aim of art is not to represent the outward appearance of things but their inward significance.” Speaking of self-expression, the art of fashion has always seemed to top the charts! A homegrown Indian luxury brand, Riddhi Doshi’s REDEFINE is here to spice up your mundane closet with its modern silhouettes in bold prints and colours, derived from different walks of life giving your wardrobe a voice of its own.

 

A reflection of one’s personality can often be seen in their style and Redefine does exactly that for you - it’s impactful, inclusive & quirky! Picking up the space from shambles, owner & designer Riddhi Doshi has re-created it into a true luxury retail experience. A fusion of Indian heritage with her personal style and a strong emotional connection with nature, abstract art and her children’s doodle art giving her brand a new dimension, which truly resonates with the aesthetic of minimal, unhurried and yet forward thinking.

 

Spread across 1600 sq. ft, taking inspiration from the brand ideology the retail space perfectly embodies the Indian aesthetic with a modern touch. A walk through the store offers a veritable glimpse into the world of modern luxury with key fun and quirky elements inspired by unique individualistic design sensibility. The black, white & gold colour scheme of the place perfectly complements the beautifully designed pieces.Housing a workshop space and live stitching zone set-up for the clients to experience the behind-the-scenes of their beloved designs, offering complete transparency and a true form of customisation experience.

But where did this groundbreaking vision arise from? Well, the answer simply lies in those unpredictable times of the coronavirus pandemic, when the world came to a standstill. The time spent away from the world made everyone redefine their old ways-including how one perceives fashion and their style statement. Spending quality time together with her daughter, doodling sketching and painting away, Riddhi Doshi found the inspiration that would turn around the entire fashion scenario. Expressing herself through art and borrowing inspirations from the places she’s been to, she took a bold step and translated her dream and vision through vibrant colours, prints and rich quality silhouettes that can be worn daily! Being a strong advocate of mental health and wildlife conservation, Redefine aims to give voice to important issues and stir up much-needed conversations. What you wear can often be co-related to how you feel and clothes do have the power of instilling you with a sense of calm, peace, and take-on-the-world confidence. Being born in unpredictable times, Redefine has quickly come to be known for its excellent craftsmanship and the way they make their beautiful and versatile reversible bomber jackets, blazers and suits embody the same spirit - being resilient and adaptive, and always making heads turn. When you invest in a reversible set, you get two outfits instead of one and Refine has managed to have mastered the skilled technique of reversibility. Each piece of Redefine’s collection has a unique story to tell, the vibrant colours and prints not only make you stand apart in a crowd and make a statement but also becomes an expression of your mood, because - you are what you wear!

Standing apart from the bustling crowds of competitors, Riddhi Doshi believes in doing things to their heart’s desire, not caring much for ongoing trends but simply believe if you feel good in it, you will love wearing it. Her creations are a blend of quintessentially vintage style and modern-day glamour, from a glamourous tube dress for a night event to a perfect pair of joggers with a jacket for travelling, the label offers varied style options to the clients- a true master of the craft and the heart! Taking her love for travel, embarking upon eclectic energy and basing Redefine’s first collection on the combination of various overseas trips before lockdown to Milan Rome and Venice, safaris in Tadoba, Kanha and Kaziranga, deep-sea diving in the Maldives and of course her little artist’s sketches and drawings. Not just this, along with building a solid niche in the market by offering the largest variety of prints in different categories and providing customisation services, the brand also humbly boasts of a zero waste policy and building a sustainable brand. All the waste fabric is used to create limited edition patchwork silhouettes, scarves and printed belts.

  “My constant inspiration is my family, without who’s nudge and support  I wouldn’t be so equipped to surrender to this world of creation and colour. Led by passion and imagination, my interest in fashion and art, Brand Redefine is an amalgamation of colour and emotion, and an extension of my sense of style and my dedication to creating something unique for the women and men of today.” says Riddhi Doshi, founder & designer.

Refine is ready not just to take over Mumbai and then India but has also left an indomitable footprint in London & Dubai. And as the name suggests, the brand constantly aims to reimagine, reinvent and of course redefine!

 Tips Music revisits Ajay Devgn's “Des Mere Des” after 20 years in a first-time patriotic rap rendition!

On the occasion of India completing 75 years of Independence, Tips Music released a new version of their iconic patriotic song "Des Mere Des" by adding a tadka of Rap to it. For the first time in history, a patriotic song has been looked at through the lens of new-age music.

Sung by Bandish and Deeksha Toor, Huma Sayyed has lent her amazing vocals for the Rap. The music is by Sid Paul and the lyrics are penned by Rishi Pathak.

The revamped “Des Mere Des” version is a take on the original song to declare one’s undying love for India. The lyrics create resonance with the theme of identity, love and oneness towards India. Sentimental yet passionate lyrics remind everyone about the countless sacrifices of those who laid down their lives protecting the freedom of this country while making every Indian proud about their nationality and giving the listeners goosebumps.

Bandish says “It is for the first time that a patriotic song in the form of rap has been made. Though the original version will always be special, this one stirs up emotions of patriotism and also serves as a potent reminder of the sacrifice made by the country’s soldiers”

Huma Sayyed says “No one could have imagined a rap version for such an iconic track. There have been multiple patriotic songs made in none have rap as a genre attached to it. It has our heart and soul”

Sid Paul says, “It is after two years that we are celebrating Independence Day physically just like we used to do it Pre-COVID. On the occasion of Independence Day, the nation might be dealing with multiple issues, but everyone can put that aside to celebrate the independence.”

Rishi Pathak says, “Rap is one of the few genres which can propel change and give a message. With the right use of words, it can ignite emotions buried deep in hearts. Our aim with Des Mere Des was to give a message for unity, loud and clear. While instilling the feeling of patriotism and Desh Bhakti”

Song Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAtm65PwuRQ