Innovation could help India out of its health quagmire
Health innovations — from vaccinations to bed nets — have been instrumental in fighting some of the world’s most persistent and deadly diseases. Now more than ever, countries around the world are recognising and investing in the potential of innovation to ensure that more people can lead healthy, productive lives.
It’s exciting to see this trend in action in India, which is emerging as a leader in developing tools that improve health care. India introduced the first domestically developed rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac, to curb infant mortality from diarrhoea. The vaccine has the potential to prevent approximately 27,000 deaths and 300,000 hospitalisations in India each year, and it could also play a key role in addressing global supply issues that have placed millions of children at risk. Online logistic management systems such as the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) are helping to ensure real time information on vaccine stock and cold chain management so that lifesaving vaccines reach the people who need them the most.
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5 年Grand Challenges India sounds like a great initiative to improve the social welfare for all of India with a huge commitment from the government to allow innovators to find solutions and implement them throughout the county to meet the desired vision.? Sanitation improvements with e-toilets being the first initiative to have a significant impact toward achieving the 2030 vision.? Great work by all involved!
Retired Executive at Bharat Electronics Limited
5 年Social entrepreneurs and societal cooperation enhances social productivity .