Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, the founder and chairman of Apollo Hospitals, received the coveted “Man of the Millennial” award from the Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (PHANA) in Karnataka during the 4th National Health Summit in Bengaluru. Dr. Reddy’s significant contributions to changing the Indian healthcare system were honored with this honors. His commitment to building a more just and healthy society was emphasized at the event, and his leadership has been crucial in developing the nation’s healthcare system.
With the topic “Innovations to Implementation for a Healthier India,” the conference provided a dynamic forum for discussing important healthcare issues and encouraging cooperation amongst medical professionals. Prominent members of the medical community, including senior physicians and nurses from the public and private sectors, attended the ceremony and received recognition for their unwavering dedication. Drs. S Bikkam Chand, Raju, BG Muralidhar, and Prashanth Marla were among those honored for their outstanding contributions to the medical field.
Dr. Prasanna HM, the former president of PHANA, received recognition for his outstanding work during the COVID-19 pandemic. His dedication and leadership were essential in overcoming the difficulties brought on by the crisis, demonstrating the healthcare community’s tenacity.
The summit also covered a number of important topics that have an impact on the healthcare industry, such as improvements in patient care, sustainability, customer-focused services, and the medico-legal difficulties that hospitals and consultants confront. The particular difficulties faced by healthcare facilities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities—which frequently do not have access to the resources found in larger urban centers—were specifically highlighted.
Dr. Shobha Prakash, the first female president of PHANA Karnataka, took over the organization’s leadership from Dr. Govindaiah Yatheesh, the departing president, during the valedictory session. Dr. Prakash underlined the need for more gender-inclusive policies in the healthcare sector and stressed the significance of putting women’s safety and leadership first.
The head of the Sparsh Group of Hospitals, Dr. Sharan Patil, discussed the vital role that women play in healthcare and advocated for more robust policies to protect their health and safety. Dinesh Gundu Rao, the health minister for Karnataka, spoke at the summit as well and emphasized the significance of protecting medical personnel. In addition, he addressed hospital concerns about fire safety rules and building requirements that were implemented in 2018 and argued for their fair implementation in both public and private healthcare facilities.
With an emphasis on innovation, diversity, and the welfare of medical professionals, the summit ended with a resolute commitment to improving healthcare in India.
SOURCE :
TIMES OF INDIA
