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Providing Free Healthcare Services in Remote Areas

Under the leadership of Hon. CM Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra:

Jansankalp Foundation is providing healthcare services to rural communities in remote areas as well. The foundation organized a health check-up camp where specialist doctors conducted health examinations of more than 80 children and rural residents. Free medicines were distributed during the camp. It is worth mentioning that under the inspiration of Shri Purushottam Krishnammagaru, Jansankalp Foundation is making efforts to provide healthcare services under the “Akhand Swasth Nirogi Uttarakhand” mission, covering the entire state of Uttarakhand.

Jansankalp Foundation, in collaboration with Shri Lalit Mohan Negi, initiated the establishment of a Smart Clinic in Gram Kolakhal last year in memory of the late social worker Shri Chandramohan Singh Negi. Over 4,000 rural residents have already benefited from this service.

Health Camp in Rampur Nyalsu, Uttarakhand

Jansankalp Foundation recently organized a health check-up camp in Rampur Nyalsu, Uttarakhand, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to the local community. The camp specifically targeted students and elders, providing them with free health check-ups and distributing necessary medicines. Over 50 individuals benefited from the camp, receiving medical attention and medications without any cost.

Jansankalp Foundation is committed to organizing health camps regularly across various villages in Uttarakhand. By actively engaging with the local communities and addressing their concerns, the foundation strives to provide timely healthcare solutions. After discussions with local women and understanding their specific problems and healthcare needs, prompt action was taken to address them effectively.

To ensure continuous access to healthcare services, Jansankalp Foundation has established the Jansankalp Smart Clinic Phata. This clinic is staffed with a team of pediatricians and specialist doctors who are always available to provide free consultations and necessary medical assistance. Through the clinic, the foundation aims to promote comprehensive healthcare services and facilitate the availability of essential medicines to those in need.

Under the leadership of Balaji Krishnammagaru, Jansankalp Foundation remains dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people in Uttarakhand. The foundation’s initiatives, including the health camp in Rampur Nyalsu and the Jansankalp Smart Clinic Phata, strive to create a positive impact on the healthcare landscape of the community.

How we Intend to Deliver Services in our Clinics?

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Iam NOT Sadhguru. Iam Balaji Krishnammagaru. But, time has come to put checks and balances NOW.

BALAJI WITH MULTIPLE THOUGHTS. TRYING TO FIGUREOUT LARGER IMPLICATION AND FALLOUT FROM ONE TO THREE YEARS

Impact of GAI on Health care and Society.

Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cost of General Intelligence and Impact on Health Workers, Patients, Families and in General Society as a whole.

The availability of artificial intelligence (ML,DL AI etc) and automated artificial intelligent systems, I will be referring to as Artificial Systems. These are as artificial as Chemical Fertilizers used indiscriminately as against organic farming. If I go little further back in human history, faming based settlement form hunter gatherer to farming was shift which made us come to the spot where we are right now. The advances in AI and GAI in next few years, will have such an impact eternally. So, are we at the juncture of Industrial revolution or at the juncture of fire? Farming based settlements? I feel we are up to a major paradigm shift as fire and farming combined with wheel, invention based paradigm shift. FIRE.

I will try to limit my text to Healthcare. My views are contradictory and conflicting as I myself caught in the middle of writing this paper using AI systems. Yes, I will be. Then using AI in our own organization to keep up with competition and yet, looking just 3 years down the line, I don’t know what position I will take given the rapid inevitable changes.

The healthcare industry has the potential to revolutionize the way medical services are delivered. However, it also raises questions about the future role of health workers and mental conditions of patients, families including doctors and nurses and society in general.

To start with in my first post, we will just touch up on how AI and Automated Systems are affecting the health professionals and patients and what steps primary care doctors and the healthcare market can take to prepare for the next three years. This topic is a low hanging fruit.

a. For example, AI algorithms can be used to analyze medical images, such as X-rays and CT scans, to make diagnoses more quickly and accurately.
For example, Robotic surgery systems can also perform minimally invasive procedures with greater precision and control than human surgeons.

These advancements have the potential to improve the speed and quality of medical services, but they also raise concerns about the future of healthcare.

In the next three years, the use of AI and Fully Automated Robotic Systems in healthcare is expected to increase, leading to a significant reduction in human touch in delivering care.

To prepare for these changes, primary care doctors and the healthcare market must brace themselves for a roller coaster ride. For example, primary care doctors can focus on developing conscious cognitive skills with heart in mind, such as patient communication, emotional intelligence, and empathy, which are difficult for machines to replicate in any near future. It can replace, but what impact does it have on the care receivers?
The healthcare market can also support ongoing upgrade of their technology to stay relevant and education for health workers to keep them current with the latest advancements in technology.

Additionally, the healthcare industry must also prioritize Health Worker based healthcare that values the personal touch and personal relationship aspect of care. This has immense value by showing love and affection which is impossible to recreate and be lively in front of Patient. This can include creating new job roles that cater to the unique strengths of human healthcare workers, such as patient caretakers and health councilor along with family members. By focusing on Health Worker based healthcare, the industry can ensure that patients receive care that prioritizes their well-being in a more humane way and realistic and natural way.

The way I look is that availability of automated monitoring and help systems in the healthcare industry will bring about significant changes in the next one to three years, leading to fear of job losses and economic hardship for some healthcare workers. However, by focusing on human aspects and bringing out emotional coefficient and consciously training health workers on these aspects will mitigate fear of jobs and also improve healthcare, prioritizing Health Worker based healthcare, and considering the ethical implications of these technologies, primary care doctors and the healthcare market can prepare for these changes and ensure a bright future for the industry.

RADIAOLOGIST, PATHOLOGIST?

Generally speaking, jobs that involve technology and interpretation of these tech routine tasks, such as reading medical images, videos, are more susceptible to technology automation than jobs that require higher levels of skill and judgment, such as patient diagnosis and treatment. Just few year ago a Radiologist was and still is highly paid job. Tele radiology was first step and it seeded the advancements. Radiologists offshore saw that as extra income and are suddenly at the receiving end. As a result, radiologists may be more at risk of their job being downgraded to making a physiotherapist job being seen irreplaceable?

However, it is important to note automation (AI or whatever is artificial) NOT to replace healthcare professionals, but rather to augment their work. By focusing on developing conscious cognitive skills, such as looking at patient socio economic cultural and family back grounds and informing reports in person to the Patient and Family with deeper understanding of the impact of a MRI , CT and for that matter a simple XRay . What we see till date is conclusion written at the end of the report and we searching for deeper understanding using Google. Now, that made is Google Patients. Think if it makes us AI Patients? How do we interpret the results as against a radiologist using the AI?

Now, let’s evaluate roles of Lab Technician, Phlebotomist to a Pathologist. Let’s see a general yearly health checkup reports. It has become as routine as it useless. the rates of tests has come down in all sectors like Hematology , bio chemistry etc .But, we are just a year or two away to connect all dots in the yearly health check up with past years data and give a comprehensive view of health .Its already there in few places .

Now what is the role of Pathologist?

There were many jobs created and lost , the easiest example being Medical Transcription. Why was Doctor needed to write in such detail, when did Doctors got overloaded in the west and how it the Transcription Industry started and faded? AI and GAI are no different.

I would not go in detail further, you can take problem statement and get your answers either in Jasper or ChatGPT. Even good old Google

Yeah, good old Google. I am sure the transformer model they invented found its way across and they are up to something up their sleeves. Till they make their plans public, there is no point me pointing out.

Again, good old Google or Google in new avatar, the change is around the corner in months.

Traditional Medicine in Modern India

Traditional medicine has been practiced in India for centuries and plays a vital role in the country’s healthcare system. Traditional medicine includes various forms of indigenous systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. These systems of medicine are based on a holistic approach to healthcare, which focuses on the balance between the body, mind, and spirit.

Role of Traditional Medicine in India:

Traditional medicine plays a crucial role in providing healthcare services in India, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to modern healthcare facilities is limited. Traditional medicine is also preferred by a large section of the population due to its effectiveness, affordability, and the absence of adverse effects commonly associated with modern medicine.

Integration with Modern Healthcare System:

The integration of traditional medicine with the modern healthcare system is an ongoing process in India. The government has taken various initiatives to promote the integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare, such as the creation of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) in 2003. The AYUSH department aims to promote and regulate the practice of traditional medicine in India and to integrate it with modern healthcare.

The integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare can bring several benefits, such as:

Improved healthcare outcomes: The integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare can lead to improved healthcare outcomes by providing patients with a range of treatment options that address their specific health needs.

Increased access to healthcare services: The integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare can increase access to healthcare services, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to modern healthcare facilities is limited.

Cost-effective healthcare: Traditional medicine is often more cost-effective than modern medicine, making it more accessible to patients with limited financial resources.

Promotion of preventive care: Traditional medicine emphasizes the prevention of disease by focusing on lifestyle changes and the promotion of healthy living.

However, there are also some challenges to integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare, such as:

Lack of standardization: Traditional medicine lacks standardization, making it difficult to regulate and integrate into the modern healthcare system.

Limited research: Traditional medicine lacks extensive scientific research, making it difficult to determine its effectiveness and safety.

Resistance from modern healthcare practitioners: Some modern healthcare practitioners may be resistant to integrating traditional medicine into the healthcare system, considering it to be unscientific and unproven.

To overcome these challenges, the government and healthcare practitioners need to work together to develop a standardized approach to traditional medicine and to conduct scientific research to establish its safety and effectiveness. The integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare can provide patients with a more comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare, addressing their physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

“Avoid Antibiotics – there is light at the end of the tunnel”

WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.[1] – Avoid Antibiotics

AMR (antimicrobial resistance genes) is a leading cause of death around the world, with the highest burdens in low-resource settings. Understanding the burden of AMR and the leading pathogen–drug combinations contributing to it is crucial to making informed and location-specific policy decisions, particularly about infection prevention and control programs, access to essential antibiotics, and research and development of new vaccines and antibiotics. Data gaps in many low-income groups especially in India and China, emphasizing the need to expand microbiology laboratory capacity and data collection systems to improve our understanding of this important human health threat. [2]

Human deaths were caused by drug-resistant infections. Antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) — mobile genetic elements that can pass between micro-organisms — help to accelerate resistance.

More than 1.2 million deaths (disability-adjusted life-years – DALYs) attributable to and associated with bacterial AMR for 23 pathogens and 88 pathogens – drug combinations in 204 countries and territories in 2019.

Two Indian Origin Lead Reasercher Lead by Dr. Poonam Dhindwal PhD and a Post-Doctoral Fellow and her team from Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) said the presence of gene which encodes for Enzyme named EstZ is capable of inactivating macrolides. (The team of researchers include Poonam Dhindwal, Richa Jain and Charis Thompson Antonio Ruzzini Daniel KosKoa Murray Jelinski from University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team of WCVM.) [3]

Its already known that presence of this gene in animal pathogens but its functions unknown. But the gene was found in the cluster of three other ARGs. Further analysis of this gene against different classes of antibiotic drugs led to discovery against macrolides.

Macrolides are class of antibiotic drugs (Tylosin, tilmicosin and tildipirosin are some antibiotics) used by Veterinary Doctors for respiratory illnesses such as bovine respiratory disease and liver abscesses and few other diseases.

Now, veterinarians may also understand why these drugs may not be working because of presence of the gene.

The discovery after analyzing bacteria collected from watering bowls at a western Canadian beef cattle feedlot. What the USask research team discovered is that this gene can break the ring structure of the antibiotic through hydrolysis (chemical reaction caused by water). The researchers said the gene breaks the Drugs ring and corrupts the active shape of the drug.

Further research is needed on the effects of Human beings and other animals about EstT, from the same team well entrenched under the “Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (GAP)”

#krishnammagaru #antiantibiotic #avoidantibiotic #EstT #MedOnGo #Jansankalp #AxiPHYL
Balaji Krishnammagaru

[1] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance

[2] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02724-0/fulltext

[3] https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2219827120

Access to healthcare in India: Issues and solutions

Access to healthcare is a fundamental right of every individual, and it is essential for the overall development of a nation. In India, access to healthcare is a significant challenge, with a large section of the population facing barriers to healthcare services. In this article, we will discuss the issues associated with access to healthcare in India and explore potential solutions.

Issues with Access to Healthcare in India

Healthcare Infrastructure: The healthcare infrastructure in India is inadequate, with a shortage of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The ratio of doctors to the population is low, and many rural areas lack proper healthcare facilities.

Affordability: Healthcare services in India can be expensive, and many people cannot afford medical treatment. The cost of healthcare services can lead to financial burden and push people into poverty.

Inadequate Public Healthcare System: The public healthcare system in India is inadequate, with a lack of facilities, equipment, and trained personnel. The public healthcare system is also plagued with issues of corruption and inefficiency.

Urban-Rural Divide: There is a significant urban-rural divide in access to healthcare in India, with rural areas having fewer healthcare facilities and medical professionals.

Solutions for Access to Healthcare in India

Healthcare Infrastructure: The development of healthcare infrastructure, including the establishment of more healthcare facilities, the training of healthcare professionals, and the improvement of medical equipment, can help in improving access to healthcare.

Health Insurance: The implementation of health insurance schemes can help in making healthcare services more affordable and accessible to the public.

Public-Private Partnership: The public-private partnership can help in improving access to healthcare, with the private sector playing a significant role in the development of healthcare facilities and services.

Telemedicine: The implementation of telemedicine, which allows healthcare services to be delivered remotely through technology, can help in improving access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas.

Awareness Campaigns: The promotion of awareness campaigns can help in sensitizing the public about the importance of healthcare and the available healthcare services.

Access to healthcare is a significant challenge in India, with issues of healthcare infrastructure, affordability, and the inadequacy of the public healthcare system. However, the implementation of solutions, such as the development of healthcare infrastructure, health insurance, public-private partnerships, telemedicine, and awareness campaigns, can help in improving access to healthcare. Proper access to healthcare is essential for the overall development of India and the well-being of its people. It is crucial to recognize the importance of access to healthcare and take steps towards sustainable solutions.

Marine pollution in India: Causes and solutions for a cleaner ocean

Marine pollution is a significant environmental problem in India, with the country being home to one of the largest coastlines in the world. The Indian Ocean is a vital resource for the country’s economy and sustenance, providing fish and seafood, tourism, and shipping lanes. However, the ocean is under threat from various forms of pollution, including plastic waste, sewage, oil spills, and industrial effluents. In this article, we will discuss the causes of marine pollution in India and the solutions for a cleaner ocean.

Causes of Marine Pollution in India

Plastic Pollution: The excessive use of plastic products, coupled with inadequate waste management systems, has led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the ocean. India is one of the largest producers of plastic waste globally, with an estimated 26,000 tons of plastic waste generated daily.

Sewage Discharge: Most coastal cities in India discharge untreated sewage into the ocean, leading to the contamination of water and marine life. The lack of sewage treatment plants and poor sanitation infrastructure exacerbates the problem.

Oil Spills: India is a hub for oil and gas exploration and transportation, leading to the risk of oil spills. Oil spills not only harm marine life but also impact fishing and tourism industries.

Industrial Effluents: The discharge of industrial effluents, including heavy metals and chemicals, into the ocean, poses a significant threat to marine life and water quality.

Solutions for a Cleaner Ocean

Reduce Plastic Use: The government and private sector need to work together to reduce plastic use by promoting alternatives, such as biodegradable products, and implementing effective waste management systems.

Improved Sewage Treatment: The construction of sewage treatment plants, coupled with the promotion of proper sanitation infrastructure, can significantly reduce sewage discharge into the ocean.

Strengthening Environmental Regulations: Stringent environmental regulations must be put in place to prevent industrial effluent discharge into the ocean.

Oil Spill Response Plans: The development of effective oil spill response plans can mitigate the impact of oil spills on the environment.

Awareness and Education: The promotion of awareness and education campaigns can help in sensitizing the public about the importance of marine conservation and ways to reduce pollution.

Marine pollution is a severe environmental problem in India, which requires immediate attention and action. The implementation of solutions, such as reducing plastic use, improved sewage treatment, and strengthening environmental regulations, can help in mitigating the impact of marine pollution. A cleaner ocean is not only essential for the sustainability of marine life but also for the country’s economy and well-being. It is essential to recognize the importance of the ocean and take steps towards preserving it for future generations.

Deforestation and biodiversity loss in India: Causes and solutions

Deforestation and biodiversity loss are significant environmental challenges facing India. The country has lost a significant portion of its forest cover in the last few decades, leading to a decline in biodiversity and other negative impacts. In this article, we will explore the causes and solutions to deforestation and biodiversity loss in India.

Causes of Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss in India

Agricultural Expansion: One of the main drivers of deforestation in India is agricultural expansion. As the population grows, the demand for food increases, leading to the conversion of forests into farmland. This process is particularly prevalent in regions with high levels of poverty, where people rely on subsistence agriculture to survive.

Illegal Logging: Another significant cause of deforestation in India is illegal logging. Despite laws prohibiting the cutting of trees without permits, illegal logging continues to occur, driven by the high demand for timber and other forest products.

Mining: The mining industry is also a significant contributor to deforestation in India. The extraction of minerals, such as coal and iron ore, requires large areas of land to be cleared, leading to the destruction of forests and loss of biodiversity.

Urbanization: As cities expand, they require more land, leading to the conversion of forested areas into urban spaces. This process is often accompanied by the construction of roads, which further fragment forest habitats, making it difficult for wildlife to move between areas.

Solutions to Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss in India

Reforestation: One of the most effective solutions to deforestation and biodiversity loss is reforestation. Planting trees can help to restore degraded forests, providing habitat for wildlife and helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Protected Areas: Creating protected areas can help to preserve biodiversity by providing safe habitats for wildlife. These areas can also provide economic benefits through ecotourism.

Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting sustainable agriculture practices can help to reduce the pressure on forests by increasing food production on existing farmland. This can include techniques such as agroforestry, which combines crops with trees to create a more diverse and sustainable farming system.

Reducing Demand for Timber: Reducing the demand for timber and other forest products can help to reduce the pressure on forests. This can be achieved through measures such as promoting sustainable wood products, reducing waste, and encouraging recycling.

Enforcing Laws and Regulations: Enforcing laws and regulations designed to protect forests is essential to reducing deforestation and biodiversity loss. This includes cracking down on illegal logging and ensuring that companies are complying with regulations related to mining and other activities that impact forests.

In conclusion, deforestation and biodiversity loss are significant environmental challenges facing India. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach, including reforestation, creating protected areas, promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing demand for timber, and enforcing laws and regulations. By working together, we can help to preserve India’s forests and protect its biodiversity for future generations.

Urbanization and its impact on the environment in India: Challenges and sustainable solutions

Urbanization is the process by which people migrate from rural to urban areas to seek better opportunities and a better standard of living. India, the second-most populous country in the world, has been experiencing rapid urbanization in recent years. According to the World Bank, India’s urban population is projected to reach 600 million by 2030. While urbanization has its advantages, it also poses significant challenges to the environment.

Impact of Urbanization on the Environment

The process of urbanization has resulted in several environmental challenges. Some of the significant impacts of urbanization on the environment are:

Air Pollution: Urban areas are characterized by high levels of air pollution due to industrial activities, vehicular emissions, and construction activities.

Water Pollution: Urbanization has resulted in the pollution of water bodies due to the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents.

Land Use Changes: The rapid pace of urbanization has resulted in the conversion of agricultural land and forests into urban areas. This has resulted in the loss of biodiversity and natural habitats.

Waste Management: Urbanization has resulted in the generation of large amounts of solid waste, which pose a significant challenge for waste management.

Challenges of Urbanization in India

Inadequate Infrastructure: Urbanization has resulted in the strain on existing infrastructure such as roads, water supply, and sanitation.

Lack of Affordable Housing: The rapid pace of urbanization has resulted in the demand for affordable housing, which has not been met by the existing housing stock.

Unemployment: Urbanization has not been able to provide employment opportunities to the growing urban population, resulting in widespread poverty and social inequality.

Climate Change: Urbanization has resulted in the emission of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

Sustainable Solutions

Planning: Urban planning should be done in a sustainable manner, taking into account the ecological balance of the area. There should be adequate provisions for green spaces, public transportation, and waste management.

Renewable Energy: The use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power should be encouraged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Water Conservation: Water conservation techniques such as rainwater harvesting and water recycling should be implemented to reduce water pollution and ensure sustainable water use.

Green Building: Green building techniques should be promoted to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and their impact on the environment.

Urbanization has resulted in significant environmental challenges in India. However, sustainable solutions can help to mitigate these challenges and ensure a better future for the growing urban population. It is essential to adopt a holistic approach to urban planning, taking into account the ecological balance of the area and ensuring that development is sustainable in the long term.

Gurukul Culture of Education in India: A Journey through Time

India has a rich history of education, with the Gurukul system being one of the oldest and most revered. In the Gurukul system, students lived with their teacher (Guru) in an ashram, where they received a holistic education that included not only academic subjects but also physical, emotional, and spiritual development.

The Gurukul system flourished in ancient India, with renowned scholars such as Charaka, Panini, and Aryabhata emerging from these institutions. The system continued to thrive even during the medieval period, with notable Gurukuls such as Nalanda and Taxila attracting students from across the world.

However, with the advent of colonialism and the introduction of the British education system, the Gurukul system began to decline. The emphasis on rote learning and the neglect of practical skills in the British system created a gap between education and employment, which led to a decline in the popularity of Gurukuls.

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the Gurukul system, with many educational institutions attempting to revive this ancient tradition. The emphasis on personalized attention, experiential learning, and the integration of spiritual and moral values in education has led many to believe that the Gurukul system can provide solutions to the problems plaguing the modern education system in India.

However, reviving the Gurukul system in its true form is not without its challenges. The lack of infrastructure, trained teachers, and funding pose significant obstacles to the widespread adoption of this system. Moreover, adapting the Gurukul system to the needs of the modern world while preserving its essence is a delicate balance that needs to be struck.

In conclusion, the Gurukul system of education in India is an ancient and revered tradition that has much to offer to the modern world. While it may not be a panacea for all the problems in the current education system, incorporating its unique features can certainly enrich and enhance the learning experience for students. It is a journey through time that requires patience, perseverance, and a deep commitment to the ideals of education.