Technology has a role in advancing humanity, extending from improving lives, reducing suffering, and the well-being of humans. Each major leap of technology, from antibiotics to medical imaging to telemedicine, has transformed health care. India’s health care system is now navigating such a decisive journey in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 1.4 billion […]
Just last week, I had a throat infection, and did what many people in our country do when they have similar issues—bought some antibiotics from the nearest pharmacy, without consulting a doctor first, and chose to self-medicate. However, when I finally went to consult an ENT specialist after I was not getting better, the doctor, […]
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach emphasises that real human development depends on expanding people’s freedoms in terms of their ability to live a quality life.. Within this framework, health is the cornerstone which not only determines one’s capacity to learn, work, but also enables one to participate fully in national development. India is home […]