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Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, previews what the Oireachtas Committee on Health will hear from Children's Health Ireland later this morning.

Juliet Gash reports from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health today, some committee members expressed zero confidence in the CHI Board and Management and described events as scandalous. Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, joins Cian in studio to discuss.

Juliette Gash highlights key moments from the Dáil Health Committee hearing with HIQA in relation to issues raised about two nursing homes. following the recent RTÉ Investigates documentary. Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers presents the latest update from the Dáil hearing.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, outlines the details behind the suspension of NTPF funding for Beaumont Hospital in mid-April.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, on the latest on the Children's Health Ireland saga, as the NTPF State body suspends funding for private services.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers, reports on Children's Health Ireland's statement responding to claims by the Sunday Times last weekend which stated a consultant moved a patient from a public list to a private list.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on a controversy over an internal Children's Health Ireland report into an unnamed consultant. Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health, David Cullinane TD, discusses whether or not this CHI report should be published.

On The Tonight Show with Kieran CuddihyAnother wave of resignations from the Children's Health Ireland board comes as pressure mounts over ongoing issues in children's hospitals.Meanwhile, the Housing Committee was told government targets will be missed for the next two years. And following a state apology to Shane O'Farrell's family, bail laws are now set to be reviewed.

60% of operations were unnecessary at one hospital, 79% were unnecessary procedures at another. those were two of the most damning statistics outlined by a joint clinical audit of hip surgeries at both the Children's Hospital Ireland and Cappagh Hospital. Joining Anton with the latest on the story was Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on the main findings of the independent clinical audit into dysplasia of the hips (DDH) surgery in children at a number of hospitals.

At least 1,800 children who had hip dysplasia surgery are to be medically reviewed following an audit which found surgeons in Cappagh & Temple Street hospitals were carrying out a high number of unnecessary operations…Marie Sherlock, Labour Party TD and Spokesperson on Health, Shauna Bowers, Health Correspondent with The Irish Times and later Elaine Flanagan, Mother of Harlow and David Cullinane Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health all join Kieran to discuss.

The audit report on hip surgeries on children is expected to be ready by the end of next week. It examines whether the criteria used for surgical intervention varied between the three hospitals where hip operations were carried out on children. Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, explains.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an independent review of hip operations. And Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane, joins Rachael to discuss the review.

Eve Adler is the Ambassador for Education and Outreach at the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. She is a Health Educator, Registered Nurse, Registered Yoga Teacher, Qi Gong Practitioner, Health Correspondent, and Brain Longevity Specialist. Her diverse experiences in academia, healthcare delivery, health promotion, and media outreach have provided her with opportunities to work internationally with teams of healthcare partners and educators to develop wellness promotion programs and progressive pathways to higher education and employment.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

A baby girl has made history as the first child in the UK to be born from a womb transplant. Amy Isabel Davidson was delivered at the end of February after her mum, Grace, received the womb from her older sister, Amy, in 2023. The pioneering transplant procedure follows decades of work by surgeons Professor Richard Smith and Isabel Quiroga.Daniel Keane, Health Correspondent for the Standard joins us to offer an insight into this medical breakthrough and who might be able to benefit from this procedure in the future.Plus, the Duke of Sussex arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this morning, to appeal the previous decision to downgrade his security arrangements in the UK. The Standard's Court Correspondent, Tristan Kirk, is on hand to explain Prince Harry's case and how it might affect his future visits with his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HIQA has published a 200-page review into the use of unapproved implantable springs in spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's University Hospital in Dublin. Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on an internal audit for the HSE which found it had over €14.6 million in payroll overpayments recorded at the end of 2023.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that the first pilot screening programme of its kind for lung cancer has been announced for the communities of North Dublin and the North East, using mobile scanning units.

In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil. Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine GaelClaire Kerrane TD, Sinn FeinRebecca Meehan, parent and campaignerAlan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From mental health advocate triathletes to parkrun romantics to World Record teens, we've an absolutely packed episode of Marathon Talk this week! On episode 63, Martin & Deena bring us the latest on World Indoor Records that have been shattered, a New Zealand teen taking on Jakob Ingebritsen's milestones, and we share YOUR stories of matchmaking on the move. Meanwhile, it's a privilege to hear from Raymond Braun, as he opens up about his mental health struggles, the endurance feats that are helping him overcome them, and his marvellous mental health work with Olympians. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on birthday celebrations, seasonal training, Deena's discipline, and how to stay motivated in your training 7:40 - The latest news this week brings us a new World Indoor Record in the 3,000m, a new World Age Group Record for Sam Ruthie, and we share YOUR stories finding love on the run 18:40 - Training Talk is back! With Tokyo round the corner, we bring you tips on how the final weeks pre-race should look, and how to taper and rest up for a perfect race day 27:35 - The incredible Raymond Braun joins us to share the role of endurance athletics in his mental health recovery journey, the remarkable 777 Triathlon Challenge, and his role as mental health correspondent at the Olympic Games Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the ongoing situation of overcrowding and demand for beds in Irish hospitals.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on a new management team at Portiuncula University Hospital in Co. Galway amid new external reviews into the delivery of nine babies there.

There have been at least 12 police raids on gay clubs in Russia since November 2023, when the country's Supreme court banned what they call 'the global LGBT movement'. BBC Russian Anastasia Golubeva has been talking to activists on the ground to find out how these restrictions are affecting them. Five years ago, COVID-19 was spreading around the world, causing millions of deaths. How did the pandemic change our lives, and what lessons have we learnt from it? With Martin Yip from BBC Chinese and Dorcas Wangira, BBC Africa's Health Correspondent. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Alice Gioia, Hannah Dean and Caroline Ferguson. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Mary McCarthy, Freelance journalist in Brussels // Rebeca Plantier, Journalist and author of French School Lunch: Why delicious and nutritious cafeteria food is a national priority in France // Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent, London Times

Hilary Brueck is a Health Correspondent at Business Insider. She joins Jon Hansen to discuss why more people are buying supplements. Hilary talks about the role that social media is playing, what doctors are saying, and more. Read Hilary’s full story at Business Insider here: www.businessinsider.com/longevity

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent discusses the terms of reference for the evaluation of the states response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, on a confidential report for the HSE that questions the operational readiness to commission and operate the new National Children's Hospital.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent on the ongoing saga of the National Children's Hospital

Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, outlines what is likely to happen next in the latest dispute over the long-awaited National Children's Hospital. We then hear from Róisín Shortall, Health Spokesperson for the Social Democrats.

The investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston in UHL in 2022 has revealed that the death of the 16 year old could have been avoided...Joining Kieran to discuss is Health Correspondent for The Irish Times, Shauna Bowers.

The Times investigates how easy it is to buy weight loss jabs online, despite the risk of serious side effects for those of a healthy weight.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent, The Times.Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, please consider contacting Beat: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent in the FOI figures obtained by the Irish Medical Times

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that the HSE will set up a confidential inquiry into perinatal deaths in Ireland.

Fergal Bowers our Health Correspondent has the details

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, outlines the Departmnt of Health plans for a measles catch-up vaccine programme.

Paul Cullen, Health Correspondent, Irish Times & Prof Ronan Collins, consultant physician in geriatric and stroke medicine at Tallaght University Hospital

Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

We speak to our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

A 32-year-old woman has died after contracting botulism in Bordeaux. Her Irish husband remains in intensive care in Paris following the outbreak which has affected a “small number” of Irish rugby fans . With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with The Irish Examiner.

A 32-year-old woman has died after contracting botulism in Bordeaux. Her Irish husband remains in intensive care in Paris following the outbreak which has affected a “small number” of Irish rugby fans . With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with The Irish Examiner.

Please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or all of the following options - ⁠Buy me a coffee⁠ If you want to make a one off donation. Join my Substack To access free and paid additional content. ⁠Support the show⁠ and have access to exclusive contents and perks.  To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at ⁠hello@docmalik.com⁠  About this interview: Debi Evans is a retired State Registered Nurse. She trained and qualified at Royal Free Hospital (RFH), London where after post graduate experience at St Bartholomews Hospital, London and Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Bucks, she returned to the RFH as a Ward Sister. Debi is a mum of 5, and granny to 4 beautiful grandchildren. As a mature student Debi graduated with PG Cert at Birmingham University in Autism Spectrum Conditions. She served 2010-2015 as a Government Advisor at Dept Health on the Autism Programme Board. In 2020 Debi delivered a virtual presentation to the late Ian R Crane, Alternative View Conference, called “In Plain Sight, 20/20 Vision”, where she was one of the first to speak out against the Governments Covid-19 Agenda and proposed vaccine rollout. This is where Debi met Brian Gerrish, from U.K. Column where she is the weekly Health Correspondent. Debi also writes a weekly Blog which can be found on U.K. Column. Debi has little spare time but enjoys reading and spending time with family. Debi is a committed Christian. She describes herself as a nosey gobby granny, however her family call her a warrior. In this conversation we take a walk into the past, and Debi recounts what it was like working in the NHS and we discuss how things have changed. But not for the better. And it needn't be this way. Enjoy x Links - Website UK Column About Doc Malik: Orthopaedic surgeon Ahmad Malik is on a journey of discovery when it comes to health and wellness. Through honest conversations with captivating individuals, Ahmad explores an array of topics that profoundly impact our well-being and health. You can follow us on social media, we are on the following platforms: ⁠Twitter Ahmad⁠ | ⁠Twitter Podcast⁠ | ⁠Instagram Ahmad⁠ | ⁠Instagram Podcast

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent reports

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent reports

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on a deal to deliver free GP care to around 78,000 children aged 6 and 7 years of age which has been reached.

We hear from Fergal Bowers, our Health Correspondent

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, and Brian Stanley, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Sinn Féin TD for Laois Offaly on the cost of the new children's hospital.

Every year, 100,000 Americans — mostly teens and young adults — experience their first psychotic episode. Research shows getting specialized, holistic treatment early can help, but most people don't get that care. KQED's April Dembosky shares her reporting on why early treatment for psychosis can be so hard to get.GuestApril Dembosky, Health Correspondent, KQED NewsLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift.Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No decision has been made regarding legislative changes to the State's abortion law according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. A review published by Barrister Marie O'Shea has made a number of recommendations including making the mandatory three-day waiting period to access termination medication optional. However, the Cabinet is divided on whether or not changes should be introduced. Niamh Griffin is the Health Correspondent of the Irish Examiner and she joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent looking ahead to some of the issues being addressed at the IMO conference in Kerry

We hear from Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín, and get analysis from our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the publication today of a report into the implementation of recommendations from the 2018 inquiry into the CervicalCheck screening.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent reports

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses reaction to comments by the head of Cervical Check, which have upset campaigners.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent reports

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, has the latest on Monkeypox.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the decision to shut down HSE Covid testing facilities.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent reports

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent discusses the official opening of a hospital in Spain, which will be mainly used to treat patients on waiting lists in Ireland as part of the EU Cross Border Directive.

Today on the show: We've coverage of the Save Navan Hospital rally in Navan over the weekend. As the coalition prepare for the motion of no confidence in the Dáil this week we're joined by Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster. Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner,Niamh Griffin talks to us about the alarming growth in the number of teens who vape and Threshold give us their thoughts on new stricter laws being proposed by Govt on short term lettings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amid the possible growth of Covid-19 Omicron subvariant waves, Singapore still determines not to go back to the strict Covid-19 safety measures. It is believed that the country has been on the fine track since the ease of Covid-19 restrictions. On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Linette Lai, Health Correspondent, The Straits Times to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We get the very latest from our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

Fergals Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on an independent review of of unplanned care at nine hospitals for the HSE.

There will be an easing off on mandatory mask-wearing outdoors from next Tuesday (March 29), as Singapore moves towards a new phase of living with Covid-19. This was among a number of key changes to measures implemented in the fight against the pandemic that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the multi-ministry task force tackling Covid-19 announced on Thursday. On SGExtra, Prime Time's TImothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Timothy Goh, Health Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out what you need to know about the new Covid-19 measures announced on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on a new plan to tackle waiting lists being announced by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, gives an update on the latest Covid figures as well as details of booster vaccine clinics.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that health authorities say they are hoping for the best while preparing for the worst after it's revealed that the Omicron variant is now responsible for 11% of Covid cases in Ireland.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent on how tests have confirmed that a case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Ireland

For years public satisfaction with the NHS has been highest for general practice.  But even before the pandemic, rising workloads and workforce shortages had left many GPs dissatisfied and stressed. Then add a pandemic into the mix, with GPs instructed to move rapidly from face-to-face consultations to telephone or digital advice as a first step. As the pandemic eases, signs of public frustration are now spilling over to the tabloids, MPs' in-trays and adding to demand to hospital A&E departments.  Is this a sign of general practice crumbling or are we seeing its rebirth as the old model of care enters the digital age? Do we need a fuller vision for the future of primary care? And what are the government and the NHS doing to manage the fallout from growing frustration among the public and GPs? Our Chief Executive Dr Jennifer Dixon discusses with three expert guests:  Professor Katherine Checkland is Professor of Health Policy and Primary Care at the University of Manchester and until recently was a practising GP in rural Derbyshire.  Shaun Lintern is Health Correspondent at The Independent.  Dr Rebecca Fisher is Senior Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation, leading policy work on primary care, and is a practising doctor, working two days a week as a GP in an area of high urban deprivation. Useful links Rebecca Fisher (2021) 'Levelling up' general practice in England  Rebecca Fisher, Ruth Thorlby and Hugh Alderwick (2019) Understanding primary care networks Martin Roland, HEE Primary Care Workforce Commission (2015) The future of primary care NHS England (2014) Five Year Forward View

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the move by NIAC to recommend booster Covid-19 vaccine doses to frontline healthcare workers from this weekend.

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Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent and Donall O'Keeffe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association, discusses plans for updated guidelines for the reopening of nightclubs and the easing of restrictions for pubs.

RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn discusses details of the Covid-19 case that has put Northland in level 3 restrictions.  

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, previews this morning's meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee, which will hear from the Health Minister and Secretary General of the Department of Health.

With a possible co-operation deal between Plaid and Labour on the cards in the Senedd, Fliss and James look at details and discuss what's in it for both parties, and which areas of policy they might work together on. They're also joined by Health Correspondent, Owain Clarke who talks about jabs for 12-15 year olds, boosters and whether we could see vaccine passports in Wales.

With a new term at Stormont and an election on the way - Mark Carruthers as is joined by Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly, Business & Economics Editor, John Campbell & Political Editor, Enda McClafferty to discuss the challenges ahead.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, on the launch of the vaccine portal which enables people aged 12 to 15 to register for a Covid-19 vaccine.

Fergal Powers, Health Correspondent, reports that a capacity issue in the National CervicalCheck Screening Service has led to around 200 women's samples going out of date.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, has the latest figures on Covid case numbers

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the latest NPHET briefing.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the latest on Ireland's vaccination programme and the Delta variant.

Our reporter Sinead Spain canvasses the views of the hospitality sector in Navan, and our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers give us his analysis of what has been announced

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the latest advice to Government from the National Public Health Emergency Team and National Immunisation Advisory Committee

We get the latest from Fergal Bowers, our Health Correspondent.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that Covid-19 vaccinations are having a positive impact, there has been a significant decline in key indicators of the disease and the most recent evidence shows that the spread of the Delta variant here is slowing down.

In this special episode, supported by the Department of Journalism at City, University of London, Mark speaks to three UK-based health and science reporters about the highs and lows of covering the Covid-19 pandemic: Sarah Boseley, The Guardian’s Health Editor; Victoria Macdonald, Health and Social Care Editor at Channel 4 News and Shaun Lintern, the Independent’s Health Correspondent.  What’s it been like being on the front line of the story of the century?  And looking back, what do they wish they had known earlier or done differently? Hosted by Mark Honigsbaum @honigsbaum With Sarah Boseley, The Health Editor of The Guardian @sarahboseley www.theguardian.com/profile/sarahboseley Victoria Macdonald, Health and Social Care Editor, Channel 4 News @vsmacdonald www.channel4.com/news/by/victoria-macdonald Shaun Lintern, Health Correspondent, Independent @ShaunLintern www.independent.co.uk/author/shaun-lintern This episode is supported by the Department of Journalism, City, University of London www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/arts-social-sciences/journalism Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg Cover art by Patrick Blower www.blowercartoons.com Follow us on Twitter @GoingViral_Pod    Follow us on Instagram: goingviral_thepodcast

In this special episode, supported by the Department of Journalism at City, University of London, Mark speaks to three UK-based health and science reporters about the highs and lows of covering the Covid-19 pandemic: Sarah Boseley, The Guardian’s Health Editor; Victoria Macdonald, Health and Social Care Editor at Channel 4 News and Shaun Lintern, the Independent’s Health Correspondent.  What’s it been like being on the front line of the story of the century?  And looking back, what do they wish they had known earlier or done differently? Hosted by Mark Honigsbaum @honigsbaum With Sarah Boseley, The Health Editor of The Guardian @sarahboseley www.theguardian.com/profile/sarahboseley Victoria Macdonald, Health and Social Care Editor, Channel 4 News @vsmacdonald www.channel4.com/news/by/victoria-macdonald Shaun Lintern, Health Correspondent, Independent @ShaunLintern www.independent.co.uk/author/shaun-lintern This episode is supported by the Department of Journalism, City, University of London www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/arts-social-sciences/journalism Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @Melissafitzg Cover art by Patrick Blower www.blowercartoons.com Follow us on Twitter @GoingViral_Pod    Follow us on Instagram: goingviral_thepodcast

We ask our Health Correspondent what we know about the new Indian variant of the Covid virus that has been detected in Uganda; We discuss the unexpected death of the recently appointed Queen regent of the Zulu people of South Africa; After days of street protests that have turned deadly for some demonstrators, Chadian opposition parties call for a 'dead city protest' - We ask Succes Masra, the leader of Transformers of Chad Party, what it is and how it went.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses revisions to the vaccine rollout programme announced yesterday.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that NIAC is expected to recommend the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those aged 50 and older.

We get the latest from Fergal Bowers, our Health Correspondent.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the latest in the vaccine rollout as Astrazeneca cuts another scheduled delivery.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the improving Covid-19 situation and the detection of three cases of the Indian variant in Ireland.

In this episode, Ben Palit sits down to a Zoom call with BBC Newsnight's Health Correspondent, Deborah Cohen to talk about the challenges of covering coronavirus. They discuss the difficulty of reporting accurately when studies haven't been peer reviewed, what we can learn from history and what health repercussions may be on the other side of this crisis. Introduction featuring News Intro Music Jingle (Copyright Music by Ruesche-Sounds).

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity.Today's episode looked at whether the global rush to find a vaccine for the Coronavirus pandemic is getting any closer to completion. Eilish O'Regan, Health Correspondent for The Irish Independent spoke in detail on what a potential Vaccine will look like, and the many obstacles that prohibit it being rolled out in the short term. Ahead of further lockdown enforcements, we also look at what developments will have to take place, for measures to begin reducing across the country.Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in early February, India has now recorded over 110 infections, in the past 45 days, and the country's first two deaths, making COVID-19 a crisis that's growing with each passing day. Last week India rushed to take contingency measures to try and limit the spread of the virus – It locked down its borders, stopped issuing new visas, and implemented mandatory 2-week quarantines for anyone arriving in India from a country with high rates of coronavirus infections. But despite India's best efforts, infections have only risen since and the question has now gone from can India limit the spread of the virus, to is India prepared to fight the novel coronavirus? How did this number grow so rapidly? How are those infected being treated? And is India's healthcare system equipped to handle a pandemic like COVID-19? Let's find outGuests: Dr. Sumit Ray, Chairperson Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Medical ServicesDr. AP Joshi, Chief Medical Officer of ITBPDevina Buckshee, Health Correspondent, The QuintHost and Producer: Vishnu GopinathEditor: Shelly Walia

Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, looks at organ donation, primarily regarding kidneys, and transplantation.