The Journey of Telehealth in India

Telehealth in India: How it all began | Dr. Ganapathy Krishnan | TEDxOMCH

Dr. Ganapathy Krishnan, a neurosurgeon, teacher, visionary and an eminent leader, magically takes us few decades back in time through his inspiring story of the birth of clinical telemedicine in India and explains how his vision to leap over the barriers helped India embark onto a new journey of efficient delivery of public health services across all corners. Dr. Ganapathy Krishnan is an eminent expert in neurosurgery and the Director of Apollo Telemedicine and Telehealth services. Dr. Krishnan heads several respected medical societies and advisory boards and is inundated with awards and national recognition for his exemplary work and services. His firm belief and futuristic vision regarding the unparalleled potential of Telemedicine has revolutionized the dispensary of remote medical services across the country. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. https://youtu.be/XfgJ9xjwuXs