Access to healthcare for women in India has been an ongoing challenge. According to fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS), 60 percent of Indian women face difficulty in accessing healthcare services. From unavailability of healthcare providers & drugs, to lack of financial means to access medical facilities, women in India truly have to face an uphill battle to find healthcare solutions.
Matters concerning their sexual and reproductive health are even more complicated. Women often do not receive the right information and resources to lead a healthy life.
Owing to this, India is among one of the 10 nations across the world that contribute to 60 percent of global maternal fatalities, stillbirths, and newborn deaths globally and 51 percent of stillbirths. The findings by a recent United Nations report have highlighted the need for us to take a deep and hard look at where we are going wrong.
The need of the hour is to build a strong healthcare system across the country that Indian women can rely on. Other than the Indian government and health ministry that is committed to making lives of Indian women better, this fight is being led by well-trained experts. Specialists such as OB-GYNs are at the forefront of creating a supportive and non-judgemental space for women to come forward with their healthcare woes.
One such name is Dr. Fareha Khatoon, a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in high-risk pregnancies, infertility, cosmetic gynaecology, and laparoscopic surgeries. She is currently serving as the Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cloudnine Hospital, Lucknow.
Dr Geeta (Uttur) Bharat is another prolific women healthcare leader fighting the good fight. She is a seasoned healthcare leader and under her leadership, Sarvodaya has become a trusted destination for advanced IVF, surrogacy, and natural birth services, underpinned by compassionate care and clinical integrity.
Another noteworthy doctor is Dr. Tejashree Singh, Fertility (IVF) Specialist and Gynecologist, First IVF and Fertility Center, DHCC. Dr. Tejashree has been a key figure in UAE’s fertility sector. She is an expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, with advanced training from India and Germany.
Dr. Swati Bajaj is a Gold Medallist MDS Prosthodontist, super-specialised in Oral Implantology and a Certified Digital Smile Designer. She is the founder of Taraash Dental – Carving Smiles, with over 15 years of clinical experience and multiple national and international publications to her credit.
The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine features in-depth conversations with these women healthcare experts. Deep dive into their inspirational story of bringing about impactful change in patient lives across India.
Read on and do let us know your thoughts, folks.
