Religare Enterprises Limited in association with Care Health Insurance Limited and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital organized a conclave on the eve of World Health Day. Themed Indian Perspectives on Covid and Post Covid, the conclave was attended by eminent speakers including corporate leaders, policy makers and healthcare professionals. At the conclave, respected speakers highlighted how various sections of the society and the government have contributed in the collective fight against the pandemic.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Executive Chairperson, Religare Enterprises Ltd. said, “It is important for the country and the rest of the world to plan for a resilient and sustainable future. In this light, private healthcare providers can introduce new techniques and technologies to improve the quality of care and reduce costs. By providing financial support, the private sector can help with research and development of new drugs, diagnostic devices, and medical technologies, which can improve the quality of health services. This will immensely help the underprivileged population around the world.
“During the pandemic, Religare Group was at the forefront of providing relief and assistance to the most affected sections of the society. It is my belief that the private sector can help by creating financial solutions that provide easy and quick access to affordable funding to early-stage startups, especially social enterprises in the healthcare sector.
Dr. Martin Schalling, MD, PhD, Professor of Medical Genetics and Swedish Mental Health Fund, Department Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, said, “Funding innovative healthcare solutions such as medical digital tools allows us to prepare and respond to the pandemic. Can be of help. Future. India’s strength in the field of information technology can be an example of this. We also stand to benefit from the discovery of traditional Indian medicine in terms of discovering new treatments.
The conclave began with opening remarks by Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, former Union Minister for Home Affairs, Human Resource Development, Science & Technology and Ocean Development, Government of India and former President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Other distinguished speakers included, Dattatreya Hosabale ji, General Secretary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sunil Ambekar ji, All India Prachar Pramukh, RSS, Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh, VSM, Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and Sr. Colonel Commandant, India, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President and Spiritual Head, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, Rakesh Asthanaji-Former Commissioner of Delhi Police, Former Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), Former Director General Bureau of Narcotics Control, Civil Director General, Bureau of Aviation Security (BCAS), Special Director – CBI and Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman – Board of Management, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
The eminent speakers also debunked some of the myths surrounding the pandemic and discussed the long-lasting Covid, its aftereffects and vaccination strategies.