Dr prathap chandra reddy biography of michael
PART 1: FIJI MEDICAL CARE - THE CONTINUING STRUGGLE TO BRING WORLD CLASS TERTIARY HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE TO FIJI
Thakur Ranjit Singh
A HISTORY
The concept and the initial idea for a tertiary specialty hospital for Fiji was formed in 1982 when three prominent people from Fiji went for their cardiac care to heart cardiovascular physician/cardiologist, Dr Michael Sushil Chandra (originally from Yalalevu, Ba) to Iowa, USA.
Dr Chandra visited Fiji in 1982 and met Dr. Karam Singh, who was the President of the Fiji Medical Association at that time and discussed with him the hospital concept. That developed into the now pending PRIME HEALTH SOUTH PACIFIC (PHSP) project.
Here are the excellent intellectual sons of Fiji, still having their hearts in Fiji, with their outstanding internationally-recognised credentials:
The image of how the brand-new tertiary hospital building would sit atop Lautoka Golf Course in Tavakubu, Lautoka, with modern state-of- the-art medical facilities and equipment. |
Cardiologist Dr Michael Sushil Chandra:
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and also Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases. Born in Ba, Fiji, graduated with distinction from Fiji School of Medicine, trained in India and USA, Internal Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska and National Institute of Health (NIH) Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 40 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine in the USA, academics and clinical practice. Instrumental in training many cardiovascular specialists in the USA. Pioneer and developed a comprehensive cardiovascular program including CV Surgery de novo (from scratch, initiator) in 1976 in a city of 90,000 population in Iowa. This has become one of the large City: Winnipeg Country of origin: India In the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Jaideep Johar is a testament to resilience and unwavering commitment. His journey from India to Canada in 2005 marked the beginning of a remarkable odyssey despite a year-long struggle to secure employment. His perseverance, sincerity and strong belief in values and ethics facilitated his adaptation to the new environment. Leveraging his best professional capabilities, Johar has actively assisted new immigrants in their settlement journey. He collaborates with various organizations to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity, ensure sustainable living, safeguard Mother Earth from the impacts of climate change, assist in search and rescue efforts, promote pride and support veterans. With a Ship Captain Certificate and a bachelor’s of maritime studies from Memorial University, Newfoundland, along with his pursuit of a master’s degree in marine management, Johar’s credentials underscore his extensive expertise in the maritime field, spanning over 30 years. Beginning his career in the Merchant Navy at 18, Johar has navigated seas worldwide as a ship captain. Before his current role as a senior advisor with Transport Canada’s Prairie and Northern Region’s Marine Safety and Security branch, he contributed his skills to BC Ferries. Throughout his career, Johar has held various managerial positions, including serving as the regional director of the Transportation Security and Emergency Preparedness branch. His leadership is evident in his efforts to enhance marine safety measures, advocate for environmental conservation and foster collaboration with Indigenous communities. He is a spokesperson for a video with Inuktitut subtitles, which has received widespread praise for efforts to safeguard Canada’s pristine waters. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YOiNPVwdiU Despite his demanding full-time job and the responsibil Apollo Hospitals announced today that one of its centres in New Delhi, India has become the first hospital in South Asia to introduce the ZAP-X gyroscopic radiosurgery platform (Zap Surgical), describing the event as a “significant milestone”. The ZAP-X technology introduces a “new era” in brain tumour treatment, offering patients a non-invasive, pain-free alternative with sessions lasting just 30 minutes, according to a press release from the hospital. “For four decades, Apollo Hospitals has pioneered healthcare, advancing exceptional care,” said Prathap Chandra Reddy, founder chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group. “We pledge to democratise technology, making it accessible to all citizens and global communities, elevating standards of brain tumour treatment and ensuring better quality of life. ZAP-X strengthens the battle against non-communicable diseases, especially cancers, with superior outcomes.” The release further notes that ZAP-X “redefines precision” and carries minimal radiation exposure, enabling “new standards in effectiveness and patient comfort”. Unlike conventional methods, the system utilises a self-shielded, gyroscopic linear accelerator design to direct radiosurgical beams from thousands of potential angles, accurately focusing radiation on the intended tumour or target. Moreover, traditional brain surgeries—typically lasting 3–4 hours, and requiring extended hospitalisation and anaesthesia—are replaced by ZAP-X’s single-session treatment of no more than 30 minutes, facilitating day-care procedures and allowing patients to return home post-treatment. “Stereotactic radiosurgery is among the most important medical advancements of the past century,” stated John Adler, founder and chief executive officer of Zap Surgical. “Eligible patients no longer must experience debilitating surgical resections, or potentially lose cognitive capacity by undergoing HomeBusiness BUSINESS A Prathap Reddy is today a successful industrialist who runs 12 chemical plants and helms the Rs 7,416 crore market cap listed market leader. Ande Prathap Reddy is a self-described risk-taker who “obviously made more correct decisions than wrong ones”. Reddy grew up seeing poverty from close up as he walked 10 kilometres to school everyday. That strengthened the Telangana man’s resolve to become a self-made businessman. It inspired him to face struggles and take risks. Reddy is today a successful industrialist who runs 12 chemical plants and helms the Rs 7,416 crore market cap Balaji Amines. He continues to be a risk-taker and believes it is “an important component of building a sustainable and growth-oriented business,” the business tycoon was recently quoted by Business Today as saying. Prathap Reddy entered the business world as a 25-year-old dreamer with a Rs 25,000 loan from a bank over 4 decades ago. He built several successful small businesses before deciding to build it big after a decade. This resulted in him venturing into ‘speciality chemicals’ in 1988 with an investment of Rs 3 crore. Reddy challenged the use of foreign technology in the industry. With local amine technology, he rivaleed competitors at a quarter of the price. His company is today the biggest methylamine manufacturer in India with over 60 percent market share, BT reported. Balaji Amines reported a revenue of Rs 2,300 crore in the financial year 2022. 72-year-old Reddy credits the “risk-taker” and agile approach as being behind his success. Find your daily dose of All Latest News including Sports News, Entertainment News, Lifestyle News, explainers & more. Stay updated, Stay informed- Foll Senior Advisor, Transport Canada
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