It's 3G that could be triggering a radical change in healthcare. Doctors are hoping that 3G technology will make telemedicine consultation much smoother, giving patients a clear picture of who they consult.
The clarity in voice and video can make a huge difference, feels Dr Prathap C Reddy, chairman,Apollo Hospitals. Reddy was speaking at the conference on inclusive healthcare management for sustainable development organized by All IndiaManagement Association on Saturday. Gubbi village is one of the latest in Karnataka to be connected with telemedicine network.
These projects like the one in Gubbi are a tie-up with Karnataka government, Cisco, Wipro and Apollo. Dr Reddy said telemedicine in rural India has not yet made its presence felt. "Only a few districts like Bellary, Raichur and Kolar have such facilities," he said.
Some doctors have also started consultations on their mobile phones equipped with 3G technology. "Around 42 African countries other than Iraq, Sri Lanka and Nepal connect with us everyday. The same connectivity needs to happen with rural and tribal areas. The government has the NationalKnowledge Network, which is connected with the IITs and can connect a lot of villages together," he added.
YOGA EXPORTED TO THE WEST
Reddy who was addressing healthcare management professionals said the biggest healthcare threat to India was from lifestyle disorders like diabetes, cancer, obesity and cholesterol. "The reason for this is lack of physical activity and lack of relaxation. We have exported yoga and meditation to the West. There's also a reversal of age. Thirty-year-olds are getting the diseases of 60-year-olds," he said.
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