Innovations in Healthcare Technologies in India: An Initiative of Icmr-Cibiod (Centre for Innovation and Bio-Design)

This book provides an overview of the futuristic healthcare ecosystem, covering numerous beneficial medical devices such as tele healthcare kiosks 101 and 201, JEE-1 (Automatic ambu-bag), medical rambler, surgical snorkel masks, metallo surfactants, etc., to improve the healthcare sector. It aids medical practitioners in understanding the advantages of accessible, affordable, and sustainable healthcare innovations, offering insights into groundbreaking technologies that can revolutionize medicine. Each chapter addresses significant challenges in healthcare, particularly in rural and slum areas, while also discussing the integration of technology and its potential benefits. The book also provides a deeper understanding of these transformative devices, exploring accessibility to ensure care for all, regardless of geographic or economic constraints. Additionally, it explains how sustainable devices can reduce environmental impact and cut long-term costs for healthcare institutions.

The book is relevant for medical practitioners, engineers, healthcare institutes, researchers, scientists, industry partners, students, and common people to understand the power of innovative devices for efficient patient care.

Dr. Varinder Garg completed his MBBS and MD in radiology from Government Medical College Patiala, India. He is a radiologist and an officer on special duty (OSD) to the Union Health Minister, Government of India, and a principal investigator of ICMR- CIBioD, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Dr. Garg was also the medical officer for the Government of Punjab and Haryana. He has organized several seminars, meetings, and team-building activities such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, India as a manufacturing hub for global health 2020, a conclave on yoga for health and wellness 2019, Indian health conclave 2019, a workshop on affordable health care 2018, a workshop on medical devices and Indian perspective 2017, etc. Dr. Garg’s areas of interest include designing a global hub for indigenous medical devices, and various aspects of patient care including affordable medicines and health technologies. He is also the president of the Society for Affordable Healthcare and is involved in various projects of ’Sewa Bharti’ and started a doctor’s group called ’Medicos for Nation’.

Dr. Harish Kumar completed his PhD in computer science from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He is a professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University. Dr. Kumar is also the co-founder of the telecommunication research laboratory at Panjab University. He has completed several projects funded by different industries/governments to his credit such as digital kisan, CPSD, and satellite-based identification of active fire locations.