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As an educator, I was inspired by the collection of inspirational stories of professionals across disciplines who strive to advance health and well-being and unlock access to healthcare in low and middle income countries. "Reimagining Health: Inspiring Stories of Innovators" by Ms. Sonali Sundari Shivhare and Dr. Anurag Prabhakar Mairal weaves together narratives that illustrate the power of innovative strategies to transform global healthcare, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable countries. The world faces an equity crisis in healthcare, and this book sheds hope on how different mindsets and approaches are utilized to overcome obstacles and solve pressing societal issues. The stories in this book are compelling and reveal the human element of technological advances - underpinning these innovations is the heart and commitment of professionals.
Ann Goewert, Ph.D.
Head of School
Karl Mehta
Dive into Reimagining Health by Anurag Mairal and Sonali Sundari Shivhare! This book offers powerful stories of health tech innovators and insights into the future of healthcare. Discover how these advancements empower consumers and shape the future of health in India. Perfect for anyone eager to be part of the health revolution!
Dr. (Inv) Prof Vishal U S Rao
Kudos to Sonali and Anurag on creating a unique book - Reimagining Health in the Medical, Health Technology Innovation and Global Healthcare space. It highlights concern for patients, passion and sacrifices by individuals to find accessible and affordable solutions for global patients. Solutions are rooted in innovation, human ingenuity and technology. It is a highly motivating read for all individuals involved in healthcare across the globe.
Mr. Ram Vaidya
Reimagining Health is a must read for any health technology innovator. The book carefully weaves together the stories of real world innovators who have developed healthcare products and services that have changed the way healthcare is practiced. Importantly, the book uses a global lens, discussing problems and solutions that are relevant for both developed and developing countries.
Rajiv Doshi, MD
The book is very timely, as the wisdom of 'health is wealth' is growing globally post-Covid, so we are all concerned and curious about where the arc of innovation of advancement in health is heading. Sonali has done an amazing work of writing along with her co-author Anurag, to pull together very compelling backstories of how some of the major revolutions are happening across the world. Once you start the book it is hard to put it down.
Karl Mehta
I am thoroughly engrossed in reading the fascinating book ‘Reimagining Health’ by Anurag and his co-author. The book is a captivating exploration of innovative minds working at the intersection of health and technology. Each chapter is filled with inspiring stories that not only highlight the ingenuity of these innovators but also showcase how their contributions are reshaping the landscape of healthcare. This is a must read for anyone passionate about global health and the role of technology in driving meaningful change.
Prof. Dhananjaya Sharma
Extremely inspiring! One of the best and most comprehensive books I have read on healthcare innovations. It covers most of the areas of healthcare. I am confident that the book will inspire the next level of innovations in healthcare. Book is remarkably effective because Innovation stories are told by innovators themselves. You can see their passion for their work. Many of the innovations will have an enormous impact on disease prevention, early detection and cure. I look forward to learning about their progress.
Dr. Jay Desai
Prof Mairal‘s and Ms Shivhare‘s book Reimagining Health is a unique book which celebrates real life heroes, their unsung genius and their untold anecdotes. Never before have I read such a book which accounts details of an innovator's creativity and details of the thought process. As a health technology innovator myself, I am immensely inspired and deeply indebted to the authors for bringing together such a masterpiece. It will inspire many future generations of innovators across many disciplines. My heartfelt congratulations to the authors.
MEGHA
Not my typical genre when it comes to books, however the further I got into the book and it's various chapters, I found myself in a state of awe (feeling inspired). Medical Professionals sacrifice a lot for their patients in general, but the stories in this book are about Professionals who have gone 1000s of extra miles to provide medicine/medical tech for the less fortunate. Thank you 🙏🏾
Rahul
Reflections on the Future of Global Health
Inspiring Insights from Visionaries Revolutionizing Healthcare through Technology and Human Ingenuity.
Much of the technology pushed by the social sector, the philanthropic investments that donors and other well-intentioned people make, all mean nothing in the practical sense if “solutions” do not reach those who need it the most.
The success of any organization, even those in the social sector, is often its revenue - but real impact is in the lives we positively affect – whether it is bringing in new income, enabling access to school, or minimizing health risks.
Great design, after all, is not only thoughtful but also inspired.
We are at a point in history today where we are witnessing yet another paradigm shift in the way surgery is practiced.
If we cannot change our minds based upon observation, after all, what kind of scientists are we?
Even after all these years, this journey of innovation in medical devices continues to feel like a great privilege; a privilege to work with capable and committed physicians with extraordinary insights, and with skilled engineers who can turn a wild idea into a reliable product. Most of all, it is a privilege to work on behalf of the brave patients for whom we serve.
If you look into the backgrounds of some of the largest medical technology companies in the world today, you will notice two things that they all have in common - first, they are all doing business in billions, and second, they are all based in the US.
Have we been ignoring the massive market potential that Asia can present? For a young med-tech entrepreneur, is the US even the right place to start anymore?
The success of an innovation depended on the impact it created, but in the most practical sense, it was impossible to truly make an impact without it being linked with a successful business model.
It is very easy to lose perspective of how powerful and how monstrous infectious diseases really are, especially if you live in privilege and have never faced this situation. But for more than a billion people in the world, infectious diseases form an everyday reality.
The most sophisticated tools and devices are stocked up in Western countries where these diseases are a rarity, whereas the countries and communities where we need these devices the most are suffering quietly.
Sophisticated does not have to mean expensive, and advanced does not have to mean unreachable. Solutions can come from anywhere, as long as we have the curiosity to explore it further and share it with the world.
Our artistry of healing has been encroached by several non-medical tasks foisted upon the 21st century provider, to the point where doctors spent nearly twice as much time doing administrative work as actually seeing patients.
In a world where medicine is rapidly advancing to new, uncharted territories, even the most fundamental levels of care continue to be a rare privilege and, in every sense of the word, an innovation, for millions around our world.
I have come to understand that a ‘“market”’ is so much more complex than just someone with a solution selling it to someone with a problem.
It is important to underscore that the solutions for emerging markets are not just about developing cheaper options. In fact, developing a cheaper option with fewer features is value engineering - not innovation.
It is safe to say that telesurgery has certainly not yet been used to its full potential.
By connecting the right specialist to the right patient, telemedicine is bridging a gap that has existed in healthcare since the advent of human history. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that this is the future of how healthcare will be practiced.
One would assume that the healthcare industry would go above and beyond when it came to the health and wellbeing of its own, yet the truth is just the opposite. How did a profession that began with an oath to help, heal, and do no harm become so misguided?
Medicine should remain a noble calling. We can’t allow big businesses or bureaucracies to erode this calling or the sacred relationship between the physician and patient.
These are exciting times in the realm of medical innovations. The world of healthcare, often known for its resistance to change, is shifting directions and looking for quick, more efficient solutions to complement traditional systems.
We can soon expect the combination of doctors’ experiences with the efficiency of artificial intelligence working together to manage patients and win the battle against diseases that plague us today. The prospects are truly incredible.
As engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, I believe it is our obligation to provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to take care of our loved ones.
To the physicians and hospitals, I ask you to embrace new technologies and the benefits of machine learning and robotics. The combined power of this data and its algorithms will help transform medicine for the better.
What I have observed, in my experience, is a distinct under-estimation in the public, and sometimes even in fellow clinicians, about how difficult a task it really is to perform clinical research successfully.
Those of us in clinical research now have an even bigger responsibility to be aware of how clinical research is perceived in the public eye, and ensure that people understand the heavy burden it carries to get medicines, devices, therapies and vaccines out to the masses in safe and effective ways.
If the willingness of a few passionate people can change the entire lives of millions around the planet, imagine what we could all do if we fearlessly pursue what we believe in.
Imagine the number of diseases we could cure, the people we could save, if we could all be a little braver. Imagine the number of things that would no longer seem impossible.
We understand that the innovations that are truly important, culturally relevant, and genuinely cost effective, will come from innovators who have been raised in those cultures and geographies.
Where exactly has our focus been all this time? How much time, attention, and money is the world of healthcare spending, and is it really being targeted where it needs to be?
Hard work is often lonely, but it becomes easier and of higher quality when done together with others who have similar goals.
Each crisis comes with its own set of opportunities.
The possibilities are truly endless if all of us - not just the ones in medicine - learn to identify the problems around us, no matter how small, and initiate conversations towards solving them.