Author Archives: Sustaining Life

Friendship and Health: The Tale of Sumitra and Ashish’s Digital Journey

In a hospital, patients Sumitra and Ashish discover the importance of maintaining medical records. Sumitra uses a notebook, but a nurse introduces them to Medibriefcase, a digital healthcare platform. They digitize their health histories, increasing their control over their wellbeing. This shared endeavor sparks a friendship, demonstrating the power of medical record-keeping and unexpected bonds.

Digital Healthcare Platforms for Healthcare Improvement

Digital healthcare platforms are online services that provide access to health information, diagnosis, treatment, and care delivery. They can include websites, apps, telemedicine, wearable devices, and electronic health records. Digital healthcare platforms have the potential to improve national healthcare by enhancing the efficiency, quality, accessibility, and affordability of health services. The digital healthcare platforms need to be designed and implemented with care and caution, taking into account the needs and preferences of users, providers, and policymakers. They also need to be evaluated and monitored for their effectiveness and impact on national healthcare.

Medical Camp | Hansa Murhu, Khunti (Jharkhand)

Sustaining Life and Medibriefcase organised a free medical checkup camp on 04 December 2022 at St Norbert School, Hansa Murhu in the Khunti district of Jharkhand, around 45 km from Ranchi, the state capital. The objective of our medical camps is to bring awareness amongst the deprived population of the Jharkhand state who have littleContinueContinue reading “Medical Camp | Hansa Murhu, Khunti (Jharkhand)”

Medical Camp | Maher Ashram, Ranchi

Ayurdad and Medibriefcase organised a free medical checkup camp on 15 November 2022 at Maher Ashram, Ranchi on the occasion of Bhagwan Birsa Jayanti and Jharkhand Foundation Day. The camp was conducted by Dr. Judhajit Roy Choudhury. In our first two free medical check-up camps, we checked and treated a total of 77 people, includingContinueContinue reading “Medical Camp | Maher Ashram, Ranchi”

Bridging the Healthcare Divide: A Journey Towards Equal Access

India’s healthcare system faces challenges with disparities in urban and rural infrastructure, and limited access to medical services. The shift towards a patient-centric model and digital empowerment offers hope for improvement, and the lack of patient data in clinics poses a challenge. Medibriefcase, a digital healthcare initiative, aims to address these issues by providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to underserved communities, starting in Jharkhand. They recently organized a successful free medical check-up camp, with plans for more in the future.

The Future of Healthcare: Empowering Patients with Digital Health

The future of healthcare is shifting towards a proactive model, leveraging digital technologies to empower individuals and improve healthcare outcomes. Digital healthcare encompasses telemedicine, mHealth apps, EHRs, wearable devices, and more. Innovations in AI, big data, and blockchain are driving significant changes, while ethical and interoperability challenges need to be addressed. Embracing digital health can lead to a more efficient and equitable healthcare system.

World Hypertension Day: Understanding the Silent Killer

World Hypertension Day (WHD) on May 17th aims to raise awareness about hypertension, which affects over 1 billion globally. The theme for WHD 2022, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer,” emphasizes accurate measurement and control. WHD promotes public awareness, early diagnosis, and preventive measures to combat this silent killer.