WISHING YOU ALL,
A VERY VERY HAPPY EASTER !!!
Thursday, 13 April 2006
Sunday, 9 April 2006
Entry for April 10, 2006
As I said in my previous blog about health treatment in India is cheaper than UK & USA, so here is the article written by Shailaja Neelakantan. My another purpose of giving this information here, is, if anybody really need this information and use it for his/her benefit, I will say you are most WELCOME here!!! DO THINK OVER THIS...
November 6, 2003
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India's Global Ambitions
By Shailaja Neelakantan
Far Eastern Economic ReviewNovember 6, 2003
By upgrading its technology, gaining greater familiarity with Western medical protocols and improving its image in terms of quality and cost, the Indian health-care industry is attracting a global clientele to emerge as a top medical-tourism destination in Asia
Two-and-a-half-year-old Noor Fatima, from Pakistan, had a congenital heart ailment. She had multiple holes in her heart, a defective valve and a wrongly connected blood vessel. Her parents, the Nadeems, had been told by a relative--a nephrologist in Boston--that India was their best option for surgery. In the United States and Europe, complex open-heart surgery of the kind Noor needed would cost around $70,000 and the Nadeems couldn't afford that. The procedure was too complicated for any hospital in Pakistan, where heart surgery is performed but paediatric heart procedures are rare.
So in July, when India and neighbouring Pakistan decided to renew bus services between the two countries, the Nadeems secured a visa to visit India and rushed Noor to Narayana Hrudayalaya, a top cardiac-care provider in Bangalore. In the event they didn't have to pay a cent--thanks to the hospital's goodwill and a groundswell of support from all over India. But if even if they had paid for the procedure, it would have cost them only $4,400.
Noor Fatima has become a symbol of the goodwill that exists among ordinary Indians and Pakistanis. But she is also emblematic of a quiet revolution sweeping India's health-care sector. India's private hospitals are becoming sought-after destinations for people around the world who need a range of medical procedures. Analysts say that as many as 150,000 medical tourists came to India last year. Some industry watchers say that number is higher, as 70,000 people came for medical treatment from the Middle East alone. A study last year by the Confederation of Indian Industry, or CII, and international management consultancy McKinsey & Co. said medical tourism could earn India $2 billion a year by 2012. The Indian government predicts that India's $17-billion-a-year health-care industry could grow 13% in each of the next six years, boosted by medical tourism, which industry watchers say is growing at 30% annually.
Quality and Cost
India isn't exactly a poster child for health and hygiene. As much as 43% of the population lives below the poverty line and has no access to basic health care, adequate nourishment and clean drinking water. The country, for instance, accounts for 20% of the world's pregnancy- and childbirth-related deaths among women. So why is India becoming a health-care destination? Because of a combination of quality, availability and cost. Health-care costs are touching prohibitive levels in the U.S. and Britain, while in post-liberalization India, even as private-hospital facilities have improved rapidly, infrastructure costs remain a fraction of what they are in the West.
Since India's economic liberalization 10 years ago, private hospitals are finding it easier to import equipment and other items. Medical technology used to be what differentiated the care available in developed countries from that on offer in India. At private hospitals in India, this gap doesn't exist any more. "For instance, for our cardio unit, we have been able to acquire a new solid-state, flat-panel detector, the Digital Cathlab System, that gives the best image quality with very few side effects to the human body," says R. Basil, chief executive at Bangalore's Manipal Hospital. "This is at par with what is offered in the best hospitals in the West, and now at least five major [Indian] hospitals have this system." And with the Indian government having woken up to the economic benefits of medical tourism and slashed duties even further on medical equipment last year, purchasing costs are only going to get cheaper.
Medical-equipment companies are also realizing that India is a potentially huge market. When medicated stents for angioplasty came to market in 2001, they were launched in India barely a month after their initial launch in Paris and even before they were launched in the U.S., says Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, chairman of the Apollo Group of Hospitals, the world's third-largest private health-care provider.
India's medical schools produce a large number of skilled professionals; there are more than 35,000 specialist doctors of Indian origin in the U.S. alone. But patients' familiarity with Indian doctors abroad didn't necessarily translate into a comfort level with Indian hospitals. Doctors here had excellent clinical knowledge but medical colleges didn't have high-end equipment for diagnosis. That is changing, and with private Indian hospitals now at the same technological level as hospitals in Europe and America, a lot of Indian doctors who have practised abroad are returning home. "Most Indian doctors would have had some kind of exposure to British and U.S. protocols, and at least 60% of doctors in leading Indian hospitals have international qualifications. That makes people more comfortable," says Basil.
The corporatization of the sector has also helped in boosting the image of health care in India. "Now it is not only the clinical talent and the technology here that is world class but also service standards, the way hospitals are being managed, patient services, administrative services, etc.," says Vishal Bali, general manger of the Bangalore-based Wockhardt Hospital & Heart Institute. Wockhardt is recognized by the giant U.S. insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, whose clients are covered for treatment in Wockhardt's hospitals in India. More such arrangements are in the offing.
Britain's National Health Service has a huge waiting list of people who need medical procedures. "They have been considering increasing the support staff from India, but we have made a presentation to them saying patients should be allowed to travel to India. There, a knee-transplant patient has to wait 18 months; here, I can do it in five days and send the patient home in 15 days. We are waiting to get feedback," says Reddy.
If this is reminiscent of the information-technology boom in India, it is no accident. But in contrast to the IT industry where services moved to India initially for cost and then stayed for quality, the health-care industry is starting off with a definite qualitative advantage, albeit at a low cost. With health, unlike with software, fewer people are willing to take chances.
India's success rates in operations are remarkable, says Reddy. At Apollo, for instance, surgeons have had 98.5% success in the 50,000 heart operations they've performed. Of 138 bone-marrow transplants, 87% have been successful, and of 6,000 kidney transplants, 95% have been successful, says Reddy. "People say that these procedures have a high infection rate, but look at our success rates overall, we are obviously doing things right," he adds. These success rates are comparable to those at the world's top hospitals.
Remedial Procedures
In fact, doctors at Indian hospitals have in recent years corrected problems that have gone wrong when treated in the West. "We have had quite a few cases like that," says Reddy. "One patient from Nigeria, a businessman of Indian descent, had lost his index finger six years ago and had been using his middle finger and thumb. But a tendon slipped and he went to Europe to correct it at a huge price. The problem worsened. We fixed it in 10 days, gave him physiotherapy and he's going to be back in three months because we are going to give him a new finger. He has sent 45 patients our way from Nigeria."
Dr. Devi Shetty, one of three surgeons who operated on Noor Fatima, believes that in the next 10 years, doctors of Indian origin will define the way surgical procedures are done. "When a surgeon in the U.S. retires, he would have done 2,500 operations. At Narayana Hrudayalaya, we have surgeons in their 30s who have already done 3,000 procedures," he says.
The cost differential across the board is huge: only a tenth and sometimes even a sixteenth of the cost in the West, says Wockhardt's Bali. Open-heart surgery could run up to $70,000 in Britain and up to $150,000 in the U.S.; in India's best hospitals it could cost between $3,000 and $10,000, depending on how complicated the case is. Knee surgery (on both knees) costs 350,000 rupees ($7,700) in India; in Britain this costs £10,000 ($16,950), more than twice as much. Dental, eye and cosmetic surgeries in Western countries cost three to four times as much as in India. "Coming to India for cosmetic surgery is really going to take off, because these procedures are not covered by insurance in the West, and even if you include the cost of an air ticket to India, it is still much cheaper to come here and get it done," says Apollo's Reddy.
Thailand, which became known as a medical destination in the 1970s for its sex-change specialists, already has an edge in cosmetic surgery. Now, the country's hospitals are expanding their offerings to include procedures like hip and knee replacement and, to a lesser extent, heart surgery. "A bypass operation in a government hospital in Malaysia costs around 600,000 rupees, while we charge 90,000 rupees," says Devi Shetty.
Currently most of the medical tourists to India are Indians living in the U.S. and Britain, residents of neighbouring Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius and the Maldives, or citizens of African and Middle Eastern countries. That is changing as hospitals are trying to build a brand image in the West. Apollo sends representatives regularly to international symposiums to present its success rates. Wockhardt and Apollo, among others, were part of a CII health-care mission to Britain to showcase Indian health-care facilities in the areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, minimal invasive surgery and joint replacement.
But the industry would flourish even without Western medical tourists. Afro-Asian people spend as much as $20 billion a year on health care outside their countries--Nigerians alone spend a whopping $1 billion a year. "Most of this money would be spent in Europe and America. But this is coming to India now and will only increase," says Reddy.
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Entry for April 10, 2006
Since few days, I was very busy as well as tired...I wanted to continue my blog of "India and Indian journey" which I left in between..I will continue that soon, hopefully...but before that, here I want to tell you about the site which tells about "FACTS of many things" There were some facts about India too...which I want everybody who so ever will visit here my 360 page, must read and know about it..! Why? Because still few people around here on net, I met, still think that India is an ancient country where only forests are there, full of snakes and various insects..plus some black magic? and peoples are like mogli...... blah..blah.... lol. You know friends, I play chess online, there one Belgian player said to me his country is so advanced than India... and India doesn't even have good hospitals and doctors too..! LOL...He did not know the fact that today many USA, UK peoples are coming to India for treatment just because the same treatment in their country is very expensive..! Its a FACT..!! I hope here at 360 all my talented friends knew these facts too...which I have just pasted from the site ( of which link is given below) from that site you may find other interesting facts too..!!! So do visit this site. http://www.indianchild.com/amazing_facts_of_India.htm
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT India
- The name `India’ is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
- The Persian invaders converted it into Hindu. The name `Hindustan’ combines Sindhu and Hindu and thus refers to the land of the Hindus.
- The number system was invented by India. Aryabhatta was the scientist who invented the digit zero.
- Sanskrit is considered as the mother of all higher languages. This is because it is the most precise, and therefore suitable language for computer software. ( a report in Forbes magazine, July 1987 ).Chess was invented in India.Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies which originated in India.The' place value system' and the 'decimal system' were developed in 100 BC in India.The first six Mogul Emperor's of India ruled in an unbroken succession from father to son for two hundred years, from 1526 to 1707.The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The shikhara is made from a single ' 80-tonne ' piece of granite. Also, this magnificient temple was built in just five years, (between 1004 AD and 1009 AD) during the reign of Rajaraja CholaIndia is.......the Largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest country in the world AND one of the most ancient and living civilizations (at least 10, 000 years old).The game of snakes & ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat.' The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices. The game was played with cowrie shells and dices. Later through time, the game underwent several modifications but the meaning is the same i.e good deeds take us to heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births.The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh.
Built in 1893 after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.India has the most post offices in the world !The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people !.The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The father of medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.Although modern images & descriptions of India often show poverty, India was one of the richest countries till the time of British in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus was attracted by India's wealth and was looking for route to India when he discovered America by mistake.The art of Navigation & Navigating was born in the river Sindh 6000 over years ago. The very word 'Navigation' is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also derived from the Sanskrit word 'Nou'.Bhaskaracharya rightly calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. His calculations was - Time taken by earth to orbit the sun: ( 5th century ) 365.258756484 days.The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, which was long before the European mathematicians.Algebra, trigonometry and calculus also orignated from India. Quadratic equations were used by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Hindus used numbers as big as 10*53 ( i.e 10 to the power of 53 ) with specific names as early as 5000 B.C. during the Vedic period. Even today, the largest used number is Tera: 10*12( 10 to the power of 12 ).Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world. ( Source . Gemological Institute of America )The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.Sushruta is regarded as the father of surgery. Over 2600 years ago Sushrata & his team conducted complicated surgeries like cataract, artificial limbs, cesareans, fractures, urinary stones and also plastic surgery and brain surgeries.Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India medicine. Detailed knowledge of anatomy, embryology, digestion, metabolism, physiology, etiology, genetics and immunity is also found in many ancient Indian texts.
Monday, 3 April 2006
Entry for April 04, 2006
I have met an interesting person here called Danielle...after talking with her, I started surfing the net to know more about the similar peoples around the world and I found this interesting site, I don't know much about it because I just asked its membership today... so could not see all the pages of this website..http://secure.hospitalityclub.org/hc/login.php?PHPSESSID=443194a0eecb6 but I am happy to know that the people who like to travel but can't spend more on lodging and boarding can avail the free facilities here on this site with the help of its members..! So do visit it and pack your bags to visit your favourite destination! HAPPY JOURNEY TO ALL...LOL
Saturday, 1 April 2006
Entry for April 02, 2006
This is about me of course... It is fun to test about your likings and dislikings...wanna try yourself? click the link below and know more about yourself...!
| You Are a Dreaming Soul |
 So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all... But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses. Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others. Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life. Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul |
| Your Brain's Pattern |
 You tend to take every new idea in, and meld it with your world view. For you, everything is always changing. Each moment is different. Your thinking process tends to be very natural - with no beginnings or endings. |
| Your Five Factor Personality Profile |
 You have high extroversion. You are outgoing and engaging, with both strangers and friends. You truly enjoy being with people and bring energy into any situation. Enthusiastic and fun, you're the first to say "let's go!" Conscientiousness: You have high conscientiousness. Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life. Most things in your life are organized and planned well. But you borderline on being a total perfectionist. Agreeableness: You have high agreeableness. You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly. Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone. You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance. Neuroticism: You have medium neuroticism. You're generally cool and collected, but sometimes you do panic. Little worries or problems can consume you, draining your energy. Your life is pretty smooth, but there's a few emotional bumps you'd like to get rid of. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is high. In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas. You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits. A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything. |
| Your Birth Month is December |
 Blessed with a great sense of humor, you can laugh at adversity. Your soul reflects: Celebration, success, and wealth Your gemstone: Blue Topaz Your flower: Narcissus Your colors: Indigo, green, and blue-green |
| You Were a Crow |
 You guide people from the darkness to the light. |
| Your Hidden Talent |
 You're never at a loss to explain what you mean or how you feel. People find it easy to empathize with you, no matter what your situation. When you're up, you make everyone happy. But when you're down, everyone suffers. |
| Your Hidden Talent |
 You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential. Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them. As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there. |
why these both because I wanted to select both at a time..LOL.. Because both the pictures appealed me most at the same time..! So it depends what others think about me..lol
| You Are The Empress |
 You bring security and harmony to many. At times, you are also a very sensual person. You are characterized by love, pleasure, and desire. Your fortune: You need to take some time to think about the role of commitment in your life. It's possible you need to commit more to others, or deal with how others have treated you. It is very important for you to support your friends and family right now, difficult as it may be. You may need to look at your relationship with your mother, or your relationships as a mother. |
| People Envy Your Confidence |
 People envy your ability to take on any challenge ... and they're secretly afraid you think you're better than them. You don't. You're just sure of yourself. |
| Your Career Type: Artistic |
 Your talents lie in your artistic abilities: creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art. You would make an excellent: Actor - Art Teacher - Book Editor Clothes Designer - Comedian - Composer Dancer - DJ - Graphic Designer Illustrator - Musician - Sculptor The worst career options for your are conventional careers, like bank teller or secretary. |
| You Should Learn Spanish |
 Knowing Spanish will bring you tons of possiblities for jobs and travel. Bárbaro! |
| Your Blog Should Be Green |
 You enjoy a good discussion, especially if it involves picking apart ideas. However, you tend to get easily annoyed by any thoughtless comments in your blog. |
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