Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao said on Saturday that the state has the most number of working women in the country, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), and that the state government is putting all efforts to create a stronger women workforce.
While addressing the Women in Medical Conclave event at AIG Hospitals, he mentioned that two of the three companies that have developed indigenous Covid-19 vaccines in India are from Hyderabad, and both of them are led by women.
“The list of women who have made strides in the field of healthcare is endless. Today, our healthcare system is rapidly transforming as they embrace digital technologies. Women can play an important role in this evolution – not only as medical professionals but also in the field of artificial intelligence, big data, and data digitization which aid in smarter decision-making,” he stated.
He went on to say that Hyderabad is where biology meets technology, data sciences marry with life sciences, and mangovers meet with the metaverse.
“The city is that melting pot where the confluence of these technologies can be leveraged for the greater good of humanity and healthcare advancements in today’s world,” the minister added.
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The state government has embarked on an ambitious mission to create digital health profiles for over 40 million Telangana citizens, bringing medicine and technology together. The pilot project was carried out in the districts of Rajanna Sircilla and Mulugu.
“During the pilot project in these districts, we noticed that there is a high prevalence of oncological ailments among women and cardiologic challenges. So, as a government, when planning 33 medical colleges, what we ought to be doing now is start preparing for the future,” the minister said.
The state government plans to build a medical college in Rajanna Sircilla, complete with an Oncology Unit.
He stated that bachelor sciences are among the top three most popular undergraduate courses in the state, which is extremely encouraging, pointing out that the number of women enrolling in degree programs in the state is steadily increasing year after year.
“It is extremely encouraging to see that more than 42,000 admissions a year, the staggering 75 percent of women in life sciences, is an incredible opportunity to create a strong workforce. As per National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the State has the highest number of working women in the country,” he added.
The minister also praised Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, for providing patients with high-quality, affordable treatment during the pandemic.
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