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”
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Medibriefcase & Our Medical Check-up Camp
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With a population of over 1.3 billion scattered across urban and rural India, the country poses a unique healthcare challenge. According to a report by the United Nations, 75 per cent of all healthcare infrastructure including medical specialists and doctors is concentrated in urban areas where only 27 per cent of…
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.
Training Session at Paras HEC Hospital
Dr Judhajit Roy Choudhury disseminates knowledge to enhance the skills and capabilities of the sisters at the Paras HEC Hospital in Ranchi. It will result in better patient care and healthcare delivery.
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 Family Doctor Day | 19 May
World Family Doctor Day (FDD) – 19th May: was first declared by WONCA in 2010 and it has become a day to highlight the role and contribution of family doctors and primary care teams in healthcare systems around the world. WONCA is an unusual, yet convenient acronym comprising the first five initials of the WorldContinueContinue reading “World Family Doctor Day | 19 May”
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.
World Hypertension Day | 17 May
On 17 May, we celebrate World Hypertension Day (WHD), a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to over 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls ofContinueContinue reading “World Hypertension Day | 17 May”
Home Care Isn’t Home Healthcare
People often think home healthcare and home care are the same things. The terms sound similar and both types of care are delivered in the home. But there are important differences between home care and home health care. Home Health Care The home health care definition is medical services provided at home to treat aContinueContinue reading “Home Care Isn’t Home Healthcare”
Understanding the Difference Between Home Healthcare and Home Care
Home healthcare involves medical services provided at home to treat chronic health conditions or help with recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. It includes nursing, therapies, medical social work, wound care, patient and caregiver education, and home health aides. On the other hand, home care focuses on helping individuals with daily activities to ensure they remain safe and comfortable at home, including personal care, housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, companionship, and medication reminders.
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