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Dr H. Sudarshan Ballal

Dr H. Sudarshan Ballal

- Opinion
- May 27, 2022, 9:00 AM IST
Modi@8: India is on the Path to Achieving Universal, Affordable Healthcare for Each Citizen
India has had a tremendous track record in getting almost all eligible adult population vaccinated. We are indeed proud to be known as the ‘vaccine capital of the world’
- Opinion
- April 29, 2022, 9:14 AM IST
COVID is Here to Stay In a Milder Endemic Form, So Will Masking and Vaccination
Last year this time, we were in the middle of one of the most fearsome and catastrophic Delta wave of coronavirus. We had literally become prisoners of this deadly virus
- Opinion
- April 5, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
To Mask or Not To Mask? This Million Dollar Question Needs Serious Debate
In addition to preventing the spread of Covid infections that still exist around us, masking is a great way to prevent the spread of other respiratory illnesses
- Opinion
- October 21, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
As India Crosses 1 Billion Covid Jabs, Overcoming Rural-Urban Divide is the Real Success Story
Vaccination is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal to not only check the spread of Covid-19 but also reduce morbidity and mortality of this viral infection.
- Opinion
- September 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST
This Ganesh Chaturthi, a Note of Caution from One of India’s Top Doctors
Festivals are no excuse for lax public health measures and lack of COVID-appropriate behaviour.
- Opinion
- August 15, 2021, 9:00 AM IST
Independence Day: Let Us Salute White Coat Warriors for Their Brave Fight against COVID
Violence and vandalism against healthcare workers is akin to citizens attacking soldiers if they lose a battle in spite of their best efforts, writes Dr Sudarshan Ballal.
- Opinion
- August 6, 2021, 4:36 PM IST
5 Steps India Must Take To Ensure Everyone Gets the COVID Jab as Early as Possible
Vaccination is one of the most powerful tools that we have, to not only reduce the spread of COVID but also reduce the morbidity and mortality of this viral infection.
- Opinion
- July 5, 2021, 11:19 AM IST
COVID Here to Stay but Number of Waves & Their Peaks Depend on Our Behaviour, Planning
There is also a likelihood of yearly COVID vaccination for high-risk groups, similar to flu vaccination.
- Opinion
- June 10, 2021, 11:36 AM IST
COVID-19 Management Guidelines Important for Uniformity, but Not Written in Stone
The information and knowledge about a new disease could change very rapidly. As new data comes up, old guidelines maybe invalid or need to be modified.
- Opinion
- April 22, 2021, 2:04 PM IST
Don’t Fear Vaccines, Overwhelming Evidence That They Drastically Reduce Chances of COVID Infection
The chances of developing a serious COVID infection and blood clots due to COVID are far higher than the risk of vaccination.
- Opinion
- April 19, 2021, 9:48 AM IST
What Our COVID Warriors Need: Staggered Work Hours, Regular Counselling & People’s Support
Despite all the hardships, our healthcare workers are fighting this pandemic valiantly. They are the warriors we need.

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