There are two ways to spread the light — to be the candle that spreads the light or be the mirror that reflects the light. Women in their day-to-day life prefer to be the candle. As we gear up to celebrate International Women’s Day this month, Express Healthcare presents the view of industry leaders on the health problems among women and how women working in the healthcare sector can be enpowered to optimally utilise their capabilities for the betterment of the healthcare sector and the nation’s health
‘Indian healthcare sector understands the role of women as backbone of the care-giving system’
– Sangita Reddy, Executive Director – Operations, Apollo Hospitals Groups
‘Women play a key role in healthcare’
– Dr B S Ajaikumar, Chairman, HealthCare Global, Bangalore
‘Govt should take efforts to curb infertility in women’
– Dr Rashmi Sharma, Sr Consultant, Moolchand Hospital
‘Women health is also becoming an important concept in the modern world’
– Dr NK Venkataramana, Vice-Chairman & Chief Neurosurgeon, BGS Global Hospitals, Bangalore
‘Career in healthcare sector is bright for women’
– Rekha Dubey, COO, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune
‘Only four per cent of women are CEOs in the healthcare industry’
– Ameera Shah, MD & CEO – Metropolis Healthcare Ltd
‘Indian woman is a national treasure, to be cared for, nurtured and given her place in the sun’
– Dr Sujit Chatterjee, CEO, Dr L H Hiranandani hospital, Powai
‘Women can be health ambassadors for education about health issues’
– Rajiv Tewari, Director, Health & Wellness, Rockland Hospital
‘Women in India participate equally to run the family; however, their health issues are neglected’
– Dr Uma Rani, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Delhi-based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute
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