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Bengaluru, March 2023: Health and wellness knowledge enterprise, by Ashok Soota, Chairman, of Happiest Health, is excited to announce our flagship summit, Future Of Medicine, on the 9th of March 2023 in Bangalore. The futuristic summit will focus on discussing innovative technologies that are transforming the future of medicine. The venue is Taj M.G. Road, Bangalore.

The Summit offers insights from research experts and thought leaders on four fundamental pillars shaping the Future of Medicine:

Gut Microbiome

Prof Arjan Narbad, Group Leader at Quadram Institute Bioscience , Norwich, UK. Human Gut Microbiome As A Source Of Novel Medicines.

Dr Yogesh Shouche, Professor, School of Arts & Sciences, Azim Premji University, Bangalore. Human Microbiome: A Global Snapshot Of Variation In Health And Disease.

Technology & Bioinformatics

Dr Paul Salins, MD, Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispecialty Hospital & Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation. How Technology And AI Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine

Stem Cell Research

Dr Jyoti Nangalia, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, UK. Understanding Ageing In Blood.

Genetics

Prof Sanjeev Jain, Principal Investigator, SKAN projects@ NIMHANS. Next-Gen Sequencing To Next-Gen Psychiatry:

Molecular Biology From The Bedside & Bench

Additionally, there will also be a fireside chat and a panel discussion on the usage of AI and medical devices for Smart Healthcare. With around 250 expected attendees and a vast audience reach, the event will serve as a platform for industry professionals to communicate and network around the latest trends in healthcare, allowing for the exchange of ideas and thoughts that will define the medical landscape in the years ahead.

Bangalore, March 3rd 2023: In line with its commitment to support the growing healthcare needs of the local communities, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today handed over the state-of-the-art Community Health Centre (CHC), to Ramanagara district health department – Government of Karnataka, located at Bidadi (near Bangalore, Karnataka). This newly constructed CHC was inaugurated by Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education & IT/BT and Ramanagara district in-charge – Government of Karnataka, Dr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education & Health – Government of Karnataka, and Mr. A. Manjunath, Hon’ble MLA of Magadi constituency – Government of Karnataka. The event also witnessed the presence of senior executives from TKM, Mr. Raju B. Ketkale, Executive Vice President and Mr. Sudeep. S. Dalvi, Senior Vice President & Chief Communication Officer.

The CHCs plays an integral role in the overall healthcare infrastructure of a nation. Needless to mention, it is essential to provide quality healthcare facilities which are not only affordable but are also accessible to citizens across geographies.

The Community Health Centre, built by TKM, is spread across 15,000 square feet with one building block including ground and first floor facilities that shall cater to more than 120,000 patients. With a cumulative investment of INR 13.3 crores, this facility also includes an exclusive oxygen plant set-up for the benefit of the patients, thereby enhancing the modern facilities needed for emergency medical treatments. The CHC unit also has an Outpatient Department (OPD)s for Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dental, Anaesthetist, Emergency Ward (male and female wards), amongst other facilities.

TKM places sustainability at the forefront of all its initiatives and the newly built CHC has been designed and developed keeping in mind energy efficiency, water conservation and longevity. The building is in the process of getting a Green Building certification and is also the first CHC project that TKM has invested in, with a vision to provide modern health facilities, to combat any health emergencies.

Commenting on this development in the region, Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education & IT/BT and Ramanagara district in-charge, Government of Karnataka, said, “Access to healthcare facility is the basic right of every citizen and Community Health Centres are of extreme importance when we want to reach out to every citizen in the state. The Government of Karnataka has always given Healthcare and necessary infrastructure paramount importance and it gives me immense pleasure today to be here at the inauguration of the Community Health Centre in Bidadi, through which we can support 120,000 citizens access quality healthcare facilities. Toyota’s support in developing this Centre is commendable and we are confident this will go a long way in serving the community, at the grassroot level.”

Marking the inauguration of CHC, Dr. K. Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education and Health, Government of Karnataka, commented “Providing access to affordable and quality healthcare facilities has been a constant endeavour by the Government of Karnataka. We believe everyone is entitled to a healthy lifestyle, detection and prevention of diseases and illness. All of this leads to a healthy community, ecosystem and environment, which we strive to maintain at all times. We are happy to collaborate with Toyota Kirloskar Motor for developing this Community Health Centre and hope to have more such collaborations.”

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. A Manjunath, Hon’ble MLA – Magadi Constituency, Government of Karnataka, stated “This new facility is a testament to our shared commitment with Toyota Kirloskar Motor in providing quality healthcare services to all. We are happy that the people of Bidadi and nearby areas will be able to access the brand-new Community Health Centre which will provide a variety of medical facilities and help in addressing the needs of people across age groups in the community. “

Speaking during the handover of CHC, Mr. Raju B Ketkale, Executive Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motors said, “We are proud to be part of this initiative, which aims to provide quality healthcare services to the local community. The new CHC in Bidadi is an important addition to the local healthcare infrastructure and is expected to benefit over 1.2 lakh people. We believe that healthcare is a basic human right and are committed to supporting initiatives that promote better health outcomes.”

TKM continues to contribute positively to the local communities where it operates in. The company has undertaken several community development projects aimed at improving the lives of people. The handing over of the new CHC is a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards creating a healthy community and for the betterment of the larger society. With sustained contributions to the society, so far TKM has touched 2 million community lives. In this direction, TKM remains committed to enhance its social reach to make meaningful differences towards creating an ever better & happier society through various significant interventions.

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Gurugram, Sohna 2nd March 2023: United Way Delhi, a non-profit organisation, has conducted a three-day mental health awareness program for frontline workers in Village Sohna from 27th February to 1st March 2023. The training program was organised under the Mental Health Pilot Initiative for Women of Rural Community at the Civil Hospital in Sohna, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The program was facilitated by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, MBBS, MS MCH GB Pant Hospital, and director of Global Mediclinic, with the support of many co-facilitators from Global Mediclinic and United Way Delhi. A total of 29 frontline workers from Village Sohna and 16 from United Way Delhi participated in the program.

Talking about the training program Sachin Gowalkar, CEO – United Way Delhi said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of mental health and wellbeing as a critical issue affecting societies worldwide. Despite the social stigma attached to the subject, mental health problems have worsened due to a lack of awareness, access to quality care and support groups, and early screening and specialised care services, especially in rural areas.”

Lauding the significant efforts of the government Gowalkar added – “The government has already taken steps to tackle these challenges, and the United Way of Delhi has launched the “Svasti” program in Sohna, Haryana to improve mental wellbeing for women and vulnerable groups in rural areas. The program aims to increase access to mental health services. A baseline has been established, and the first round of capacity building for 29 frontline workers (from February 27th to March 1st, 2023) has been completed with the support of the Health and WCD Department. The intervention aims to address sensitization and capacity gaps to enable early screening of the population. We are also assisting the District Administration in upgrading the resource centre for mental wellbeing at Civil Hospital, Sohna. There are several more interventions planned.”

The training program covered various topics, including understanding mental health and disorders, special focus on women, knowledge of National Mental Health Programme-DMHP, severe and common mental disorders, mental health first aid, positive mental health and mental wellbeing, and community-based system promotion.

The program aimed to equip frontline workers, including ANM, Asha Workers, and Anganwadi Workers, with the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to mental health issues among rural communities effectively. The SMO from Civil Hospital joined the training program and expressed appreciation for the collaboration between United Way Delhi and Dr. Sanjeev Global Mediclinic. During the training, the SMO shared various examples of mental health patients and encouraged everyone to participate in this social cause. The participants also applauded the training and expressed their gratitude to United Way Delhi and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar for organising such a beneficial program.

New Delhi, Wednesday, 2nd March 2023: This International Women’s Day, Women Inspiring Network (WIN), an inspirational storytelling network, joins hands with FICCI G20 Empower, an accelerating women’s leadership action-driven alliance for a Global Mentoring Walk taking place on 2nd March 2023 at FICCI House New Delhi. Global Mentoring Walk will be attended by women leaders from across the fields of corporate, business, entrepreneurship, designers, influencers, and others. The panel discussion is also organized where the women leaders will share insights on various issues that women face in today’s time.

Stuti Jalan, Founder of Women Inspiring Network (WIN) believes “One of the most important things for young women to understand is that there are no boundaries and they can achieve anything they want to. It is of the utmost importance for us as women leaders to ensure that the right support and resources are made available to women in different walks of life for their ultimate holistic advancement. On this occasion of International Women’s Day, we are grateful to this dynamic group for coming together for the Global Mentoring Walk, which is an opportunity for women in our community, and around the world, to unite around a common purpose. Together, we will pave the way for the next generation of women leaders. Women Inspiring Network (WIN) in collaboration with FICCI, G20 Empower to join hands with the mutual goal of mentoring and connecting with one another to promote upliftment, because power expands the moment it is shared. “

Each year the Mentoring Walks take place in celebration of International Women’s Day. The Vital Voices global network of women leaders in more than 60 countries around the world, will host Mentoring Walks, sending the powerful message that women leaders around the world are giving back and investing in the next generation. Mentoring provides a unique opportunity for rising women leaders to unleash their full potential —and for established women leaders to share their successes and help future generations of women leaders grow and develop.

Thus, following the lead, Women Inspiring Network and FICCI G20 Empower are organizing the Global Mentoring Walk, where they want to encourage and strengthen women’s economic participation and leadership, increase women’s overall participation and strengthen the share of women in leadership positions, including growth in millennial leaders, women in startups, women in investment management, women in local and rural business communities, and women in SMEs.

The event will be graced by women changemakers like Payal Kanwar (Director General of Indo-French Chamber), Payal Jain (Designer), Angelique Dhama (CEO of Obeetee Carpets, Retail), Taranjeet Kaur (Project manager of Metabolic Balance India), Naina Ruhail (Founder and Co-CEO, Vanity Wagon), Malika Sadnani (Entrepreneur), Shivani Malik (Da Milano), Shailja Dutt (Corporate), Nidhi Modi (Entrepreneur- Mammlys), Harpreet Suri (Influencer), Akshra Dalal (JD Institue) and many more. It aims to inspire, learn, network, and celebrate women who are change-makers from different arenas and professions.

The panel discussion will raise awareness about careers for Women, Wellness, and Entrepreneurship. Through this Global Mentoring Walk, we want to encourage and strengthen women’s economic participation and leadership, increase women’s overall participation and strengthen the share of women in leadership positions, including growth in millennial leaders, women in startups, women in investment management, women in local and rural business communities, and women in SMEs.

Women Inspiring Network (WIN) has previously held several online webinars promoting various causes such as Breast Cancer Awareness, a Networking event at Qorum, Collaboration with Jai Hind College and Arthanomics, and online workshops and webinars.

Details of the event–

Day & Date: Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Time: IST 4:00-6:00 PM

Venue: FICCI House

New Delhi: Comedian Bharti Singh reached HIIMS Meerut for the treatment of her mother and mother-in-law. Both of them are undergoing treatment for kidney disease through naturopathy. HIIMS Meerut is an integrated hospital, which treats severe diseases through Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. HIIMS Meerut is Asia’s largest Institute of Naturopathy and Integrated Science with a capacity of 1000 beds. Here treatment is done under the guidance of Acharya Manish, founder of HIIMS and Dr BRC, an expert in naturopathy.

In a statement, Bharti’s mother said that after getting treatment from here, she has experienced a lot of improvement in her health. She now feels no need to take insulin injections at all. Witnessing the improvement in her mother’s health, Bharti herself visited HIIMS Meerut and received Neem Karela therapy, by which she was extremely impressed. After receiving this therapy, she felt that all the toxins were coming out of her body. When Bharti’s mother-in-law also faced the same problem, Bharti advised her to go to HIIMS Meerut as well. Both Bharti’s mother and mother-in-law are undergoing treatment in HIIMS Meerut and are feeling much better than before for which they are extremely thankful to the doctors and the team here.

Many incurable diseases like kidney failure, liver failure, cancer, thalassemia and autoimmune are successfully treated at HIIMS through lifestyle changes, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Panchakarma.

HIIMS is famous all over the country for its treatment of kidney failure. HIIMS Shuddhi Ayurveda centres have been established in many other cities of India apart from Meerut such as Chandigarh, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Sangrur, Bhagalpur, Gurugram, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Delhi and Goa. More than 200 specialist doctors are rendering their services in these centers across the country.

Dr. Brajmohan Singh, Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. It includes a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. While traditional treatments for cardiovascular disease have been effective, they are not always tailored to the individual patient’s needs. This is where precision medicine comes in, offering the potential to provide more personalized treatment options for patients.

Precision medicine involves using a patient’s unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to tailor their medical care. It allows doctors to develop more targeted therapies that take into account an individual’s specific needs and characteristics. In the field of cardiovascular care, precision medicine has the potential to transform the way these conditions are diagnosed and treated. This approach requires the use of advanced technologies such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to identify genetic and molecular biomarkers that can predict a patient’s response to treatment.

Precision medicine has been applied in cardiovascular care to identify genetic variants associated with statin response, a widely used class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. While not all patients respond to statin therapy and some may experience side effects, clinicians can use this approach to tailor statin therapy to each patient’s unique genetic makeup, thereby maximizing its effectiveness and minimizing adverse reactions.

Additionally, it has also been applied in cardiovascular care to identify biomarkers that can predict the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke. Through a combination of genetic, molecular, and clinical data, clinicians can pinpoint patients who are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse events and customize their treatment plan to address their specific needs.

Moreover, it has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of heart failure, a complex and heterogeneous disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments are often inadequate, given the multiple underlying causes. By considering underlying causes such as genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine approaches offer the potential for more effective and personalized treatment of heart failure.

While precision medicine offers potential benefits in cardiovascular care, there are also some challenges to its widespread adoption. For example, genetic testing can be expensive, and not all patients have access to this technology. Additionally, there is a need for more research to identify new drug targets and develop personalized therapies for cardiovascular disease. There are also ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of genetic and molecular data in clinical practice.

Despite the challenges, precision medicine provides a new way to personalize care and improve outcomes in cardiovascular disease. By taking into account an individual’s unique characteristics, including genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine can identify subgroups of patients who are more likely to benefit from a specific treatment, minimize side effects, and improve overall outcomes. The future of cardiovascular care is personalized, and precision medicine is paving the way for a new era in personalized treatment.

By Dr Vipin Sisodia, Consultant- Urology, Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Greater Noida

Prostate gland is the most talked about organs in men that usually enlarges with aging (especially after 50 years of age) and obstruct the urine flow. There is a dire need to raise awareness about the importance of the effective functioning of this gland, and if someone notices a change in the pattern of the normal passage of urine, it is important to seek urologists’ opinion. A urologist would categorize your symptoms and run some tests like urine exam, ultrasound, uroflowmetry and Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA).

For most of the mild symptoms one may not need any treatment but only lifestyle changes would help. But in case if the symptoms are bothersome, affecting sleep or disturbing daily routine, further group of medications may help in subsiding the symptoms. The first group of medicines helps in relaxing the muscles outlet and the second group of medicine is prescribed to reduce the size of the prostate.

“In some patients, despite medications the symptoms worsen leading to blood in urine, recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or changes in the backpressure in the kidneys, and a prostate surgery remains the only option. The surgery is different from the one done for treating prostate cancer, it is an endoscopic surgery done by passing an endoscope through the urethra, a tube inside the penis, and the prostate is removed in chips to create a lumen for smooth passage of urine. Energy to cut the prostate may vary from electric current to laser energy, and as the procedure is done under anesthesia, the patient may require hospitalization for 2 to 3 days.

The second common problem of the prostate is cancer. 15% of all men have a chance to develop prostate cancer with increasing age (after 80 years of age) irrespective of the genetic condition. In such cases, the progression of the disease is slow with high survival rates in comparison to prostate cancer caused due to gene mutation.

Despite the fact that the prevalence of prostate cancer among Indian men is 25 times less than those in western countries, it is still the 12th leading cause of mortality and morbidity in India.

Prostate cancer being one of the most common types of cancers among males usually grows slowly and during the initial stages remains confined to the glands. In comparison to other cancers that are highly metastatic in nature, prostate cancer is less common under the age of 50 years.

As the stages progress, the condition worsens and may lead to bone fractures, spinal pain, fecal and urinal incontinence and weakness in legs. Those vulnerable need to undergo PSA test to confirm or rule out the possibility of prostate cancer, and if the prostate levels are high, MRI of the prostate followed by prostate biopsy may be done. Once the diagnosis of the prostate cancer is confirmed, then imaging in the form of bone scan or PSMA PET CT is done to check if the disease is localized within the prostate or metastasized to other body parts.

If cancer is localized to the prostate, then surgical treatment is the best option particularly if the patient has symptoms. Radiation and hormone therapy is an alternative to surgery. For surgery, the whole prostate is removed instead of channelling done for non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. The robot is used by the surgeon to facilitate the removal of the prostate and it is not done by the robot as commonly perceived. Surgery may affect men’s sexual power and may cause temporary urine leaks for which they have to wear diapers for 2 weeks to 3 months. 98% of men get better as for as continence is concerned by one year.

Marengo CIMS Hospital for the first time in Gujarat launches the Strokologist Program as a knowledge-sharing initiative with 45 clinical physicians to create an optimized level of stroke care in a network of doctors’ community

Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Director Neurology and Head of the Stroke Program, Marengo CIMS Hospital

New Delhi: Tuesday, 28th February 2023: One of the three largest emergencies that can claim lives is ‘Strokes’. It has been reported that around 600 cases are registered for stroke every day in the state of Gujarat. Out of 15 lakh estimated stroke cases reported in India annually, Gujarat has a major share. Gender-wise, while men who are heavy consumers of junk food, alcohol, and smoking are at high risk, women post-menopause are at a vulnerable risk. Stroke is also attributed to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, consumption of excessive junk food, high cholesterol, alcohol intake, and smoking. India records approximately 15% of stroke incidences in youth below the age of 40 years in strokes. To strengthen the network and mobilize nursing homes, nurses, and support staff, Marengo CIMS Hospital launched the Strokologist Program to train the community of physicians, critical care specialists, and ICU and ER doctors and empower them with the skills for timely diagnosis and treatment as soon as a stroke patient is brought under their care. The Program is led by Dr Mukesh Sharma, HOD Stroke Specialist, Marengo CIMS Hospital.

Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Director Neurology and Head of the Stroke Program, Marengo CIMS Hospital says, “Stroke is increasingly affecting the younger population, contrary to the common perception that it belongs to the older age groups, and lives are lost untimely due to delay in reaching the patient to a medical emergency within a stipulated time. The Program will educate and skill doctors to thrombolyse patients within the golden hour. This will certify the medical professionals as skilled professionals equipped to deal with stroke patients and also increase the capability of the doctors to read the scans appropriately and administer drugs accordingly. We are networking with nursing homes across Ahmedabad in a hub-and-spoke model to make each primary stroke center equipped with advanced technology for immediate medical intervention.”

Dr Raajiv Singhal, Managing Director & Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals said, “In our vision of “Patient First”, every life matters, every minute counts. Timely medical intervention is crucial as a stroke kills about two million brain cells in under a minute. The Strokologist Program is designed to mobilize timely intervention by doctors and to create an impact socially through increased awareness among physicians and people. We are creating an integrated network of nursing homes to introduce advanced technology to elevate the nursing homes as stroke centers with enhanced precision in clinical excellence. The blend of advanced technology with a human touch to expedite the care solutions for stroke patients is of paramount importance. Last, but not least, high-end drugs for clot bursting have been available over the last almost three decades. Yet only two percent of stroke patients are administered these drugs. We are skilling the doctors in understanding the outcome of these drugs and administering them appropriately.”

‘Reaching the right hospital, at the right time for the right treatment’ is a crucial component in changing the outcomes in stroke patients. Marengo CIMS Hospital is aiming to stand strong towards its mission/motto of treating and managing strokes in much improved manner so that more lives can be saved in the country. With the participation of a network of 45 doctors and nursing homes, the team of Neurosciences at Marengo CIMS will train and certify doctors and nurses in batches to bring down disabilities or fatalities in stroke patients significantly. Advanced technology will play a pivotal role in the education of doctors and empower them with tools to be applied for quick responses to critical conditions. Each of these primary networked centers with the technology will help doctors download the data fed into the systems and prepare them to plan the best line of treatment for the patient. In the event of the requirement for further treatment in complex cases, the patient then can be shifted in a stabilized condition to a comprehensive care center. The community of doctors integrated into the network will be connectors for every patient for coming to any doctor certified through this program for the immense and pivotal support it will generate to save more lives.

Around 4000 stroke cases happen daily and not more than even 2 to 3 percent are treated. India currently accounts for 60 percent of stroke patients worldwide. Less than 1 in 4 Indians are aware of stroke symptoms. About three million people die due to strokes each year. Globally, about 6% of all deaths from stroke occur in people 15-49 years old. There are 69 million people living who have experienced stroke. Over 143 million years of healthy life is lost each year due to disability and deaths following a stroke. One in six people are at a risk of experiencing stroke. It is about time that awareness arms people to react quickly in such conditions.

Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong Adopts Dozee’s AI-based Contactless Vitals Monitoring Technology for Enhanced Patient Safety

With an aim to achieve enhanced patient safety in wards, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong to adopt Enhanced Vitals Monitoring with Dozee’s Made-in-India contactless remote patient monitoring and Early Warning System (EWS)

Gangtok, India, 27 February 2023: Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong has entered a partnership with Dozee to implement continuous patient monitoring. 30 Beds in Central Referral Hospital (CRH) will now be upgraded to Dozee connected beds powered with contactless continuous vitals monitoring and an Early warning alert system. Dozee’s solution is cloud-enabled and comes with a central and remote patient monitoring capability that empowers healthcare providers to monitor the patient more effectively and provide timely medical interventions for improved patient safety and clinical outcomes. Automation and digitalization of vital data and operational processes are significant for Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences in its journey to become a smart hospital.

Dozee enables healthcare workers to remotely monitor patients’ vital parameters such as heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, SPO2 levels, temperature, and ECG. Dozee’s Early Warning System (EWS) tracks vital parameter trends and alerts healthcare providers to detect patients’ clinical deterioration early, enabling timely medical intervention. Dozee uses AI-powered Ballistocardiography (BCG) for contactless vitals monitoring. Dozee’s technology is patented and made in India, and it has been clinically proven to be 98.4% accurate. Continuous vital monitoring significantly impacts patient safety, clinical outcome, and operational efficiency. Research done by independent consulting firm Sattva shows that for every ~100 Dozee connected beds, it can save ~144 lives and ~80% of the time taken for vitals by nurses and reduce ICU Average Length Of Stay (ALOS) by ~1.3 days.

Dr. Yogesh Verma, Medical Superintendent, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) on the hospital’s resolution to adopt this connected care system for contactless remote monitoring of patients, said, “We are committed to becoming a world-class center for health care, and we are taking strides towards achieving our objective of offering holistic healthcare to our patients with this collaboration with Dozee. As technology progresses, it is essential that we arm ourselves with the right resources and equipment in order to ensure optimum quality care for our patients. We are confident that with the help of Dozee, our team will be able to avert any potential crises while providing the highest standard of medical attention to all of our patients.”

“Sikkim stands out today as one of India’s most progressive states in the health sector and we are thrilled to be introducing Dozee at the esteemed Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong. We continue to strive and build a connected health system that will promote patient safety, enhance clinical results, and optimize nursing effectiveness. We believe implementing continuous ward monitoring and Early Warning Systems is an integral step for delivering quality healthcare at scale. ” said Mudit Dandwate, Dozee’s CEO and Co-founder.

Located in Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) was founded in 1997. The establishment of the hospital initiated a long journey to set new standards in the field of health care in the North-Eastern part of the country. With the vision of providing contemporary world-class healthcare facilities to the people of Sikkim right at their doorsteps, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) offers the best amalgamation of highly talented medical specialists, state-of-the-art equipment, well-trained paramedical staff, and other support services under a single roof.