“The biggest challenge that India is facing now is the skewed ratio between population & limited resources”

BIOSPECTRUM WEBINAR ON “EXPLORING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF COVID-19”

- Kalyani Sharma

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise all across the globe, healthcare authorities and experts are coming together to identify gaps and work together to accelerate and fund priority research needed to help stop this outbreak and prepare for any future outbreaks. With an aim of exploring the various aspects associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, BioSpectrum India conducted a webinar on April 16, which saw participation of industry experts sharing their views on how can India tackle this outbreak.

Hailing the government’s efforts and initiatives in controlling the spread of pandemic COVID-19 in India industry experts suggest few measures to move to normal daily life and bring cheer among the daily wagers who have been the most affected. The suggestions include Fast-Track Approval of Innovations; Scaling-up the number of testing labs and Manufacturing set-ups; More Public-Private Partnerships; Developing Rapid-Tests and Proper Functioning of Logistics and Transportation.

The above suggestions were made during a webinar organised by BioSpectrum India on “Exploring Various Aspects of COVID-19” on April 16. Participating in the webinar Dr Rajeev M. Dhere, Executive Director & Dr Suresh Jadhav, Executive Director, Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd, Pune; Dr Taslimarif Saiyed, CEO & Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bengaluru; Dr Priti V. Warke, Director- Cell Culture, Head- Regulatory Affairs, HiMedia Laboratories, Mumbai and Satyaki Banarjee, CEO- Medical Imaging, Trivitron Healthcare, Mumbai shared their views on various crucial aspects of this pandemic such as What are the current challenges facing India in countering this fight?What are the resources available and what more is required?What needs to be done so that India is more prepared for a future pandemic situation? And what is the impact on the Indian economy?

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