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Shahid Akhter is a seasoned healthcare media professional with over two decades of experience. His journey began with Heal India, a monthly health magazine, where he served as the founding editor and brought out around 50 print issues.
He later took charge as the founding editor of ETHealthworld, the digital healthcare platform of The Economic Times, where he led its editorial direction for nearly ten years. Shahid has also shaped digital health content strategies, including daily and weekly newsletters.
Over the years, he has conducted and published more than 1100 interviews with healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers, offering sharp insights into India’s evolving healthcare landscape.
He is the author of three books—Ramagra, Celadrin, and SAMe—published by a UK-based pharmaceutical company.
With a strong professional network, Shahid engages with over 9,000 followers on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahidakhter.
Shahid Akhter is a seasoned healthcare media professional with over two decades of experience. His journey began with Heal India, a monthly health magazine, where he served as the founding editor and brought out around 50 print issues.
He later took charge as the founding editor of ETHealthworld, the digital healthcare platform of The Economic Times, where he led its editorial direction for nearly ten years. Shahid has also shaped digital health content strategies, including daily and weekly newsletters.
Over the years, he has conducted and published more than 1100 interviews with healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers, offering sharp insights into India’s evolving healthcare landscape.
He is the author of three books—Ramagra, Celadrin, and SAMe—published by a UK-based pharmaceutical company.
With a strong professional network, Shahid engages with over 9,000 followers on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahidakhter.
Dr K Madan Gopal is a Senior Health Sector Expert and is currently working as Advisor at the Public Health Administration Division at the National Health Systems Resource Centre, GOI, New Delhi.
Dr K Madan Gopal is a Senior Health Sector Expert and is currently working as Advisor at the Public Health Administration Division at the National Health Systems Resource Centre, GOI, New Delhi.
Professor, (ICRIER)
Professor, (ICRIER)
Vanita Rahman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She is a native of the Washington, D.C.
Vanita Rahman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She is a native of the Washington, D.C.
The PTI (Press Trust of India) byline is used for news content sourced directly from the Press Trust of India, the country's largest news agency. It signifies that the article was written and reported by PTI journalists and is published as received, often with minimal or no editorial changes.
The PTI (Press Trust of India) byline is used for news content sourced directly from the Press Trust of India, the country's largest news agency. It signifies that the article was written and reported by PTI journalists and is published as received, often with minimal or no editorial changes.
Shailja Tiwari is a business journalist at Financial Express, writing primarily for BrandWagon. She covers branding, marketing, and the business of healthcare, with occasional deep dives into pharma, healthtech, and diagnostics. Her work focuses on unpacking industry trends, consumer behaviour, and regulatory shifts through sharp reporting and data-driven analysis.
Shailja Tiwari is a business journalist at Financial Express, writing primarily for BrandWagon. She covers branding, marketing, and the business of healthcare, with occasional deep dives into pharma, healthtech, and diagnostics. Her work focuses on unpacking industry trends, consumer behaviour, and regulatory shifts through sharp reporting and data-driven analysis.
Dr Amyn Rajani is a Knee, Shoulder and Hip Surgeon - Breach Candy, Founder, OAKS Clinic, Mumbai
Dr Amyn Rajani is a Knee, Shoulder and Hip Surgeon - Breach Candy, Founder, OAKS Clinic, Mumbai
Lt. Gen. Dr. Vimal Arora (Retd.) is the Chief Clinical Officer at Clove Dental, India’s largest dental network. A former Director General of Dental Services in the Army and Honorary Dental Surgeon to the President of India, he brings over 40 years of leadership in dental care, clinic operations, and healthcare strategy.
Lt. Gen. Dr. Vimal Arora (Retd.) is the Chief Clinical Officer at Clove Dental, India’s largest dental network. A former Director General of Dental Services in the Army and Honorary Dental Surgeon to the President of India, he brings over 40 years of leadership in dental care, clinic operations, and healthcare strategy.
Mr Hari Kiran Chereddi is the Managing Director, HRV Global Life Sciences & CEO, New Horizon Global Pharma
Mr Hari Kiran Chereddi is the Managing Director, HRV Global Life Sciences & CEO, New Horizon Global Pharma
