In India too there have been the great in the field of healthcare; especially in obstetrics and gynaecology and infertility as the great Dr Dina Patel, Dr Nargis Motashaw and Dr Indira Hinduja.
From the professional scene, women have also started managing healthcare institutes and the Apollo Groups and the Reddy Sisters are an example of matchless efficiency. Today, women occupy position of responsibility and they are discharging their duties as well as, if not better, their male counterparts.
Nursing has been traditionally the domain of Indian woman. It is well known that the ‘Care’ in healthcare is rendered by nurses. One of the miracles of the 20th century was Florence Nightingale. Since then women have given succor to the sick with their gentle touch and loving care. No wonder then Indian nurses are amongst the most sought after in the world.
In the field of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology women again are in the fore. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is an example of what this great country can produce and deliver to the world. The Indian woman is a national treasure, to be cared for, nurtured and given her place in the sun for the betterment of our country.
In conclusion, I would like to add that we should honour the Indian woman, not only in the field of healthcare but across industries. They should be empowered and encouraged to lead as shoulder to shoulder with the male counterparts, women make a contribution that would enrich India in particular and the world in general.
– Dr Sujit Chatterjee, CEO, Dr L H Hiranandani hospital, Powai