Akhila Kosuru

Across India, seasonal influenza and other viral respiratory infections typically see a sharp increase during the colder months and the immediate post-monsoon period. This surge is particularly aggressive among vulnerable demographics, including children, elderly patients, and those with underlying chronic illnesses - which is majority of Indians who are Diabetic/Hypertensive/Hypothyroid/Dyslipidemic. For standalone clinics, this is the most operationally demanding time of the year. You can...

In the winter of 1854, as bitter winds swept across the Crimean Peninsula, a slender figure moved methodically through the darkened corridors of the Barrack Hospital at Scutari. By the dim light of her lamp, Florence Nightingale made her nightly rounds (and that's why she was called The Lady with the Lamp), tending to wounded British soldiers who lay on filthy floors in overcrowded wards. But while others saw only chaos and suffering, Florence saw something beyond that, a pattern, a story...

In today’s healthcare environment, delivering quality care is crucial for building patient trust and ensuring better health outcomes. Many clinics in India, especially smaller or standalone ones, might feel that quality standards and certification processes like NABH, JCI, or ISO are too complex or only relevant when planning to scale. However, quality care is essential at every stage of a clinic’s growth. It starts with simple, practical steps that any clinic can implement immediately. This...