Explore expert perspectives, real-world insights, and thoughtful articles designed to keep you informed and ahead.
09 Apr 2026 · 10 mins read
Non-communicable diseases are now India's leading cause of death: As per reports, NCDs account for nearly 60% of deaths in India around 5.87 million annually driven by poor risk control, limited screening, and delayed, costly treatment.
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
06 Apr 2026 · 8 mins read
Walk into any hospital or clinic in India, and you'll notice something almost instantly-women are everywhere. They're the ones caring for patients, running wards, managing communities, and holding the system together in ways that often go unnoticed. And yet, when it comes to who's making the big decisions, their presence suddenly fades.
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
24 Mar 2026 · 5 mins read
India’s fight against drug-resistant TB is entering a critical phase, where better detection is exposing hidden cases, and survivors are driving change on the ground
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
24 Mar 2026 · 5 mins read
Early TB symptoms are easy to miss, but delay can be dangerous. Experts share when to seek help, what treatment involves, and key dos and don'ts
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
20 Mar 2026 · 10 mins read
Menstruation is not a disability, and therefore, there is no need for mandatory period leaves, said experts, a day after the Supreme Court of India quashed the petition seeking a menstrual leave policy.
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
08 Mar 2026 · 8 mins read
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health, Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, and Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok have become the new Google, where people can easily diagnose their symptoms.
05 Mar 2026 · 10 mins read
The clinical system reacts with concern when a ten year old is treated for hypertension once considered an adult condition, or when a child is diagnosed with pre diabetes at age nine.
05 Feb 2026 · 7 mins read
Cancer often develops without pain or obvious symptoms in its early stages. Learn why early screening, attention to persistent mild signs are key to timely diagnosis
04 Feb 2026 · 8 mins read
Distance to referral centers, cost, loss of daily wages, lack of clarity on treatment reasons behind high cervical cancer deaths
28 Jan 2026 · 11 mins read
In this pre-Budget commentary, Dr Sabine Kapasi (CEO at Enira Consulting Pvt Ltd, Founder of ROPAN Healthcare Private Limited and UN advisor) outlines why incremental spending is not enough and calls for bold fiscal choices on infrastructure, MedTech-focused PLI 2.0, digital and AI capacity, affordable financing, R&D incentives and preventive care.
23 Jan 2026 · 7 mins read
From low haemoglobin to fatigue and emotional changes, doctors explain the everyday health concerns pregnant women often raise during clinic visits.
30 Jan 2026 · 10 mins read
Thyroid disorders affect Indian women far more than men. From hormonal changes to nutrition gaps and missed screenings, here’s why women face higher risks and what needs to change.
23 Jan 2026 · 11 mins read
Over the next ten years, POCD is expected to become an integral part of India’s digital health ecosystem
12 Dec 2025 · 10 mins read
Dr. Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.
04 Dec 2025 · 9 mins read
The Air Quality Life Index 2025 from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago reports that every person in India is exposed to PM2.5 levels higher than the World Health Organization limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre.
14 Dec 2026 · 14 mins read
The year 2025 created a hopeful environment for the healthcare financing sector in India. As the government announced the scrapping of GST on individual health and life insurance premiums effective on 22 September 2025, the market response was instantaneous.
18 Nov 2025 · 12 mins read
Stronger surveillance systems, pooled purchasing arrangements and regular exchange of experience can help countries deal with shared problems
05 Nov 2025 · 6 mins read
When healthcare becomes simpler, reasonably priced, and genuinely accessible, India can finally bring advanced treatment to the communities that have waited far too long.
02 Nov 2025 · 8 mins read
One woman in India is diagnosed with breast cancer every four minutes and dies every eight minutes, says UN advisor Dr Sabine Kapasi.
10 Oct 2025 · 7 mins read
In India's fast-paced corporate and startup ecosystem, high-pressure environments, unrealistic targets, and a culture of overwork continue to silently drain employees' mental health.
08 Oct 2025 · 10 mins read
India's students excel academically but struggle silently; nearly 70 percent face anxiety, and over half show depression.
12 Sept 2025 · 10 mins read
For a lot of patients these days, their first visit to the doctor is on a screen. Instead of going to the clinic, you can have a video call.
06 Sept 2025 · 12 mins read
Dr Sabine Kapasi highlighted that using potassium-enriched salt as a substitute for regular salt can lower sodium intake and increase potassium consumption.
14 Aug 2025 · 10 mins read
Every Independence Day, we drape ourselves in the tricolour, sing the anthem, and remind each other how hard freedom was won. But for millions of Indians living with chronic illnesses, true freedom remains out of reach.
16 Aug 2025 · 8 mins read
Rising NCDs are shifting India’s focus from treatment to prevention, demanding policy, technology, and lifestyle changes
