DevelopmentAid Dialogues
Each episode features insightful conversations with experts and practitioners, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping our world. DevelopmentAid is a platform where we share knowledge and fostering collaboration within the development community. We believe that by sparking meaningful conversations, we can contribute to finding innovative solutions for a more just and sustainable future.
DevelopmentAid Dialogues
The future of medicine: Can telehealth revolutionize global healthcare access? | A conversation with Prof. K.Ganapathy, Neurosurgeon, pioneer in Telemedicine
Guest Description: Dr. K. Ganapathy is a professor, neurosurgeon, the first Ph.D. in neuroimaging in South Asia, and a strong advocate for telehealth. www.kganapathy.in
Episode Description: in this episode, we discuss revolutionizing the healthcare - the concept of telemedicine. Dr. Ganapathy explains how telemedicine breaks geographical barriers, providing specialist care to remote areas and bridging urban-rural healthcare gaps, particularly in countries like India. He discusses the empowerment of specialists to virtually visit patients, reducing travel costs and time.
While highlighting telemedicine's potential, Dr. Ganapathy addresses concerns about patient privacy and data security, citing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. He also discusses AI and ML integration in telemedicine at Apollo Hospitals, envisioning personalized healthcare based on individual genomes. Dr. Ganapathy stresses the importance of data security and political support for universal health coverage and telemedicine adoption.
The conversation concludes with Dr. Ganapathy acknowledging challenges due to India's diversity, emphasizing customized healthcare delivery and fair compensation for healthcare professionals. His insights on DevelopmentAid Dialogues highlight telemedicine's transformative impact on global healthcare access and outcomes.
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