Umang Vohra

Umang Vohra

Umang Vohra is the MD & Global CEO of Cipla.


Unidentified doctor in a rural hospital in Raxaul, Bihar state, India, circa Nov. 2013
The access to healthcare issue in India’s hinterlands needs due attention as it is home to over 64 percent of the country’s 1.3 billion population. Innovative approaches, especially tech-led, can play a big role in augmenting a shift from illness to wellness
Man researcher carrying out scientific research in a lab
Technology will play an indispensable role in shaping the healthcare systems of the future. In the past two years, it has certainly helped the stakeholders adapt to disruptions almost overnight and become more efficient
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We must act upon the learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic to effectively manage the healthcare crises of the future. Here are some of the crucial aspects in this regard
Rusirani Village, RAjashtan, circa February 2015. A woman cooking at her traditional kitchen in the village.
For years, we have neglected our lungs, which is the only organ responsible for breathing life into us, and Covid-19 has given us an apt reminder to not ignore it any further. Here are the ways to address the issue
Villagers wait to receive medicine at a free medical camp set up to provide healthcare support to villagers, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19), at Debipur village in South 24 Parganas district in the eastern West Bengal state, India, May 21, 2021. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri - RC2BKN9ESXKV
According to a WHO report, AMR is estimated to cause 10 million deaths annually worldwide by 2050. The world needs a multi-sectoral, coordinated intervention across all levels of the ecosystem to combat the threat
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The pandemic highlighted the need for prioritising preventive healthcare in the ecosystem. It saves lives, costs, and builds nations stronger
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