About The Book
When COVID-19 enveloped the globe, it challenged the very fabric of societies, exposing vulnerabilities in healthcare systems and reshaping economies and daily lives. India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare delves into the heart of these challenges, focusing on India’s adept management of the crisis and the imperative areas for improvement. As the threat of future pandemics looms, the book advocates for robust healthcare systems capable of withstanding global health emergencies. Through a comprehensive analysis, it reveals the pre-existing weaknesses in healthcare magnified by the pandemic and proposes actionable steps towards resilience and preparedness. This narrative not only chronicles India’s journey through COVID-19 but also serves as a blueprint for building a healthcare infrastructure that can confront the uncertainties of the 21st century and beyond.
Authors
By the Trio of Best selling and Award winning Authors
Dr. Joseph M Chalil
Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, MD, MBA, FACHE, a bestselling author and award-winning Global Healthcare Executive, leads multiple US healthcare companies and Publisher of Universal News Network. A Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives, he's an LLM candidate at the University of Edinburgh and Complex Health Systems Chair & Faculty at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Business.
Ambassador Pradeep K. Kapur
An acknowledged ‘luminary diplomat’ with a distinguished career working with leaders and policymakers on different continents. An engineering and management graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi with distinction, Kapur was selected into the 1979 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and worked as a transformational Ambassador of India to Cambodia and Chile. He is passionate about rural community empowerment, National Digital Financial Infrastructure, and geopolitics.
Professor M.D. Nalapat
Professor M.D. Nalapat is UNESCO Peace Chair at Manipal University and Editorial Director of ITV Network (India) and Sunday Guardian. He is also Senior Associate of the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Associate of the United Services Institute. He is a gold medallist in Economics from University of Mumbai, and writes on security, policy, and international affairs.
Testimonials
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Honorable Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs,
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas
I enjoyed the chapters on India’s international engagement during the pandemic, the changing dynamics in geoeconomics, and the impact on global supply chains.
India Beyond the Pandemic can be a useful guide for those who seek to understand how the pandemic has transformed our world and the road ahead for India and the global community. At the same time, it is an incipient contribution to the body of literature that is documenting India’s ascendancy in the global hierarchy. I commend Dr Chalil, Ambassador Kapur, and Professor Nalapat for their work in compiling this book.
Shri Amitabh Kant, IAS
India’s G20 Sherpa,
Former CEO, NITI Aayog
This book, authored by Dr Joseph M. Chalil, Ambassador Pradeep Kapur, and Professor M.D. Nalapat, is a testament to the journey India undertook during those tumultuous times.
As we look towards the future, this book serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, academics, and citizens alike. It offers a blueprint for building a more resilient healthcare system, one that is capable of withstanding the challenges of tomorrow while ensuring the well-being and dignity of every individual. It calls for a renewed commitment to global cooperation, recognizing that the health of our planet and its people is inextricably linked, transcending borders and boundaries.
Prof. Dr. Randeep Guleria
Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine & Respiratory and Sleep Medicine; Director, Medanta Medical School & former Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
India Beyond the Pandemic is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the Covid-19 pandemic has both challenged and changed the Indian healthcare system, and the valuable lessons learnt as we moved forward into a post-pandemic era. The book, in a very readable manner, discusses the challenges faced by different countries, including India, during those trying times. It sheds light on the inconsistent global responses and the concerning lack of transparency that one saw across various facets, , including data dissemination and basic information sharing. This led to an infodemic on social media platforms, posing unforeseen challenges during the crisis.
Prof. Dr. Ruby Pawankar, MD, Ph.D., FRCP, FAAAAI
Executive Director and Immediate Past President, Asia Pacific Association of Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology ( APAAACI) Co-Chair, G20-T20 India TF3, 2023 Professor, Nippon Medical School, Japan. Former President, World Allergy Organization ( WAO): 2012-2014
“India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare,” stands as a valuable text in understanding the intricate dynamics of global health through the lens of India’s robust response to the COVID-19 crisis. This book delves into India’s commendable vaccination drive and humanitarian vaccine diplomacy, highlighting the nation’s vital role on the world’s stage during unprecedented times.
A commendable contribution to the literature, this book is a must-read for all dedicated to shaping a sustainable healthcare landscape and for health equity in these ever changing environmental and geopolitical scenarios.
Yelena Yesha, Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science,
Professor of Radiology,
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Endowed Chair of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence,
Director, Institute for Data Science and Computing AI and Machine Learning Program,
Institute for Data Science and Computing
Innovation Officer
“India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare” is a tour de force in the global health crisis management literature.
This book is a must-read for anyone involved in healthcare technology, policymaking, or simply interested in the complex interplay of global health dynamics. It is a significant contribution to our understanding of how resilient healthcare systems can be architected in the face of adversity and how India’s example can light the way.
Zachariah P. Zachariah M.D
Medical Director, UHealth Cardiology Fort Lauderdale,
Clinical Faculty, Department Of Cardiology,
Member, Board of Trustee, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Member, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical nexus of healthcare, governance, and technology on a global scale.
“India Beyond the Pandemic” serves not only as a reflection on recent history but also as a forward thinking guide that underscores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and foresight in healthcare policy. It is an essential read for those committed to understanding and shaping the future of global health.
Dr. Stephen Shaya
Executive Servant Leader, J&B Medical,
Managing Director, Akkad Holdings
In a world grappling with the aftermath of a healthcare crisis, “India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare” emerges as a seminal text.
“India Beyond the Pandemic” is not just a recount of the crisis but an inspiring narrative encouraging a reimagined approach to healthcare, emphasizing resilience, foresight, and the collective effort to forge a path to quality healthcare for all. It is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the relentless pursuit of innovation in adversity.
Dr. Satheesh Kathula, MD, FACP, DipABLM
President-Elect, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin,
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Wright State University,
Global Healthcare Leaders Program (Harvard University)
In “India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare,” the authors, Dr. Joseph M Chalil, Ambassador Pradeep Kapur, and Prof. MD Nalapat, present an illuminating analysis of the healthcare challenges and innovations that have emerged from the COVID-19 crisis, with a distinct emphasis on India’s strategic response. This book is a timely and vital contribution to the discourse on healthcare in the context of a global pandemic.
I commend this work for its clarity, depth, and foresight. It is a must-read for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of global health and how nations can navigate through and beyond times of crisis.
Achintya Moulick, MD, MBA, MCh
President & Chief Executive Officer,
CarePoint Health Systems, Inc.
“India Beyond the Pandemic” is an essential addition to the canon of healthcare literature, offering a thoughtful analysis and actionable intelligence for navigating post-pandemic realities. It is a testament to the resolve and ingenuity that defines our industry, and it is an invaluable guide for those committed to the noble cause of global health.