On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, marking a historic moment that reshaped health systems, economies and everyday life across the world.
Tag: Global Health
Dr. Sairaj Phaldessai Appointed as Collaborator in Rural Health by The University of Tokyo
Dr. Sairaj Phaldessai, a Goa Medical College graduate and son of the late Dr. Satish Phaldessai, has been appointed by The University of Tokyo as a Collaborator in Rural Health. He will present papers on rural healthcare in India, representing Goa on the global stage.
Molbio Diagnostics Empowers Philippines to Fast-Track TB Elimination with Truenat and Ultra-Portable X-ray Tech
With over 190,000 undiagnosed TB cases annually, the Philippines is turning to Indian innovation to close the gap. Through Molbio Diagnostics' WHO-endorsed Truenat® systems and portable X-ray solutions, the country is enhancing its ability to screen, diagnose, and treat TB—especially in remote and underserved communities.
Indian-Origin Physician Dr. Bobby Mukkamala Makes History as 180th President of the American Medical Association
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an Indian-origin ENT specialist from Michigan, has been named the 180th President of the American Medical Association, marking a proud moment for the global Indian medical community and healthcare leadership at large.
Dr Roque Pinto Chairs Scientific Sessions at International Cytology Congress in Italy
Dr Roque G Wiseman Pinto, Professor of Pathology and former Dean at Goa University, chaired three scientific sessions at the 22nd International Congress of Cytology in Florence, Italy, representing India at this globally significant event attended by delegates from 66 countries.
