As Practo turned 13 years recently, we found ourselves combing through the timelines of some of the most defining moments that helped shape the company’s narrative. While we crossed many milestones in pursuit of our vision to improve healthcare access, there is no precedent for the efforts made over the last one year amid the …
Bengaluru, India, June 9, 2021: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the PSU banking sector, Indian Bank and Practo have joined hands to empower the bank’s employees, both existing and former, and their family members with Practo’s signature corporate health and wellness plans during this pandemic. Indian Bank is one of India’s first financial institutions to adopt …
Technology is shaping the future of many industries, including healthcare. Considered a driving force behind major improvements in the sector, it was thoroughly examined in a webinar led by renowned policymaker, speaker and author Professor Rajendra Pratap Gupta. Captured in our latest Practo Connect chapter – a series exclusively for doctors, by doctors – it …
The webinar will focus on how doctors can leverage digital health tools to grow their practice and be there for their patients in such times Bengaluru, 27 May 2021: In an effort to provide guidance on digital healthcare technology amid the COVID-19 crisis, Practo – India’s leading digital healthcare company – is organizing an interactive …
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) – or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – is a multi-system disorder that baffles healthcare workers in India to this day. With a broad range of symptoms, poor data on existing cases, and no research specific to the country, CFS has been challenging to diagnose and treat. Marking World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness …
Employees from over 1,000 corporates across India will be vaccinated in the first round of this vaccination program Bengaluru, May 3, 2021: As India battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19 and the need for immunization intensifies, Practo today announced ‘Corporate Suraksha’, a corporate vaccination program for companies across the country. The registrations are now …
The world is navigating through a global health crisis with few precedents. With little known and much left to be discovered, confronting this uncertainty has been an unsettling experience for many, including me. With COVID-19 cases surging, I’ve often found myself worrying about the health and safety of my family, colleagues, and friends. During these …
Turning our attention to non-COVID-19 diseases in the throes of a pandemic has been challenging, but is important. This is particularly pertinent in the case of liver diseases, which make up 3% of total deaths in India according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data. Compounded by the fact that healthcare professionals are facing …
Reaffirming its commitment to improve access to quality healthcare, this move is aimed at taking a holistic approach towards understanding and responding to the needs of native language customers Bengaluru, April 7, 2021: In a country where just over 10% of its population can speak English, the need to break down the language barrier in …
It is one thing to build quality products and another thing to ensure it reaches the right people. This is especially challenging in the case of primary healthcare services, which is intended for everyone. Over the course of a decade, Practo has been working towards perfecting both. With the vision to make quality healthcare accessible …