Women are the Strong Pillars Supporting the Indian Healthcare Sector

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Healthcare is one of the most important sectors for any community and is a critical marker for development of a nation. The global pandemic opened our eyes to the criticality of having a robust healthcare sector. India has taken a leaf from the pandemic book and strengthened its healthcare system. Although a lot remains to be done, yet we are on the path to building robust, high-quality, affordable and accessible healthcare services for every corner of the nation.

Women have always played a crucial role in the healthcare sector. Be it playing the role of primary care-givers to the elderly & infants or taking charge of medical institutions, woman have been doing it all. A majority of India’s nursing population which is said to be the backbone of the healthcare setup are also women. Indian women are also the leading demographic when it comes to pursuing medical degrees. Women’s importance in the healthcare sector can hardly be overstated.

In the current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine we bring to you several inspirational stories of women who are leading premier healthcare institutions in India.

On the cover we have Dr. Ritu Khemani, Founder, Recura Physio. Dr. Ritu is a leading Consultant Physiotherapist with expertise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. With over two decades of clinical experience, she is certified in McKenzie Therapy, Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis Rehab, and an internationally certified Pilates Instructor. Dr. Khemani is a pioneer in introducing Schroth Therapy to India.

From the field of ophthalmology we have Dr. Vasantha Gowri, Ophthalmologist, Aadithya Eye Care. Dr. Vasantha Gowri is an accomplished ophthalmologist with an MBBS from Calicut Medical College, a post-graduation in ophthalmology from the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Madras Medical College, and prestigious fellowships from the International Council of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. She has also shared her insights as a TEDx speaker on the topic, ‘Listen to Your Eyes, They Have Much to Say’.

Dr. Shweta Goel, Founder and Lead Eye Surgeon, Vinod Eye Centre is another exceptional leader in healthcare featured in WER’s current edition. Dr. Shweta earned her MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College and an MS in Ophthalmology from PGIMS, Rohtak. Dr. Shweta holds various prestigious fellowships, including FICO Basic (London), and advanced training in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and medical retina.

We also feature an interaction with Prachi Patel, a Clinical Dietician from Ahmedabad. She is known to have revolutionized the nutrition and diet space in India after earning her master's from the University of Illinois. After working in the U.S. for a few years, I realized there is a significant gap in the field of nutrition and dietetics in India, which motivated me to return and start my own practice in Ahmedabad.

Read more about these women leaders and their contribution to India’s healthcare landscape.