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Ziqitza Rajasthan - How Telehealth Services have proved their worth in the Pandemic ?

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     The Pandemic has hit all sectors of not only our economy but also our daily lives as well. The entire world has experienced a lifestyle shift due to the spread of the Coronavirus, and Ziqitza itself has seen a monumental change in the paradigm of emergency services. With many major hospitals being burdened as they are turning into corona centers to treat the hoard of masses effectively, many people sick with non-COVID issues are finding it dangerous to visit a hospital as the coronavirus is proven to be stronger and more fatal with patients who have a prior history. Not only non-COVID patients, people who are healthy refrain from going for a consultation or a routine checkup to reduce contact with the virus. This has resulted in a barrage of whole new problems with medical issues that are not related to COVID-19. But as technology goes, we have had a solution for problems like these on our hands long before the pandemic.  Telehealth services have been around for quite a while and

Ziqitza Healthcare : Making Healthcare facilities reach remotest part of India

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  It is of no surprise that ambulances in India are in a dreary state. The public healthcare sector of India is ranked very low amongst its peers. More than 70% of the people in India (most of them residing in rural and remote areas of our country) depend on public systems for their healthcare, but due to the lack of proper coverage, they suffer without any healthcare at all. There are many reasons for such a healthcare crisis in our country. Rural areas comprise more than 60 percent of the population, yet the general healthcare provided for them is a little under 20%. Such skewed ratios as discussed in previous Ziqitza blogs portray the biggest problem of public healthcare in India: Improper Implementation. Though due to various innovations in the system, India is slowly moving forward in the correct direction. So in today’s Ziqitza Limited blog , we will discuss why ambulances suffer in some special parts of India, how the people get affected by their geographical locations, and how

Ziqitza Limited - What is the National Health Mission?

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              National Health Mission or the NHM is a government initiative started in 2013 which merged the National Rural Health Mission and the National Urban Health Mission to get a more general scheme into play. It has performed many wonders across the country and Ziqitza Healthcare ltd is a proud partner of the NHM. That’s why in this ZIqitza blog , we are going to look into some basic aspects of what the National Health Mission is, How it came into being, What have been its effects across the country, and How Ziqitza has played an anchoring role in the largest Public-Private partnership of India.   National Health Mission’s Brief Introduction The National Health Mission or the NHM was formed in 2013 to tackle the growing medical problems of the people of India in both rural and urban areas. It was a result of a merger of the NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) and the NUHM (National Urban Health Mission) to give out grants to and other services either directly or through previ

Ziqitza Rajasthan - Emergency Services In Rajasthan

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         Rajasthan is one of the most unique states of India. It has a vast history of beautiful culture and pragmatic discoveries. Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd has its roots in this significant state and at first, started as Ziqitza Rajasthan but now has been headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. So iit is time to revisit the state of Rajasthan and its emergency services.   Health Statistics Of Rajasthan It is of no news that female infanticide is quite prevalent in Rajasthan. The sex ratio for females per 1000 males is a meager 928. This is comparatively lower than the national average of 943 females per 1000 males (recorded in 2011). The life expectancy of the state of Rajasthan is 67.5 which is again a tad bit lower than the average life expectancy of 68.8. Even the total infant mortality rate of Rajasthan is 41 deaths per 1000 births while the national average stands at 36 deaths per 1000 births . Such low IMR and MMR ( infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate ) are observed

Ziqitza - Who to call for an Ambulance if you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19?

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       Despite the opening up of colleges, schools, workplaces, and markets, the pandemic is not over. Cases of Coronavirus continue to rise in India and all around the world. Even though there has been a steady decline in the number of daily confirmed cases in India, the danger of the second wave of the Coronavirus still looms above our heads. Though there have been a lot of reported cases in India, many people are still not aware of the procedure to follow if a suspected corona case arises. In today’s Ziqitza blog , we are going to talk about how to call for an ambulance if you or your near ones are suspected COVID positive. our household. How to identify a Covid suspected Patient? Taste is the most detectable indicator - The first thing to do would be to consult a doctor. But in an emergency, ask the patient to eat or drink something flavourful that they can identify easily. If they can’t taste it, then there are high chances that they have been infected with the virus. Lack of tas

Ziqitza Rajasthan - Do Masks Really Help In Protecting You Against The Virus?

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      The topic of masks and their efficiency has been in talks all around the world. As a leading emergency service supplier that directly contributes to fighting the virus, Ziqitza wants to delve into the efficacy of masks that are deemed essential to protect us from the virus. If you want more informative articles that revolve around the medical sector of India, visit Ziqitza Healthcare Blog for more such pieces! Why Are Masks Deemed As Protection Against The Virus? Face masks were the first of personal protective equipment that came up when the Coronavirus was starting up its first wave. N-95 masks are specifically designed to not let most minute virus particles enter a host’s body and surgical masks if changed regularly can provide ample protection against a virus that is not air-borne. That is the reason why masks are good protection against the virus. One more reason why masks were popularised was that they are readily available and people are acquainted with them. Face shields