FROM THE ARCHIVES
Second, we must advocate for including gender differences on drug labels, including information on safe use during pregnancy. Empowering healthcare providers and patients with this information enhances treatment decisions and fosters a more inclusive healthcare landscape. Third, we must prioritise the recruitment of women in clinical trials. Ensuring adequate representation is not just a matter of fairness but a necessity to understand treatment efficacy across diverse populations. Fourth, it is imperative that we delve into data with a gender lens. By dissecting data through the prism of gender, we uncover nuances crucial for refining healthcare strategies. This could be different patterns of disease, divergent responses to treatment, and different safety profiles. Finally, it is important to embrace precise terminology on sex and gender. Clear and accurate language fosters understanding and inclusivity, laying the foundation for more effective healthcare communication.
It’s equally crucial to encourage the participation of more women in the research and scientific arenas. The unique insights and experiences women bring can enrich our understanding and approach to health challenges, fostering a more inclusive, womencentric perspective in research. Women’s inclusion is essential in dismantling the onesizefitsall approach that has dominated medical research, allowing for the development of more nuanced, effective healthcare solutions that benefit everyone.
Above all, it is vital to note that these actions are not just about ticking boxes; they’re about building a future where healthcare truly serves everyone with compassion, insight, and equity.
Good health is a fundamental human right. It is time to dismantle the invisible barriers hindering equitable healthcare access. By bridging the gender gap in health research and practice, we pave the way for a future founded on equality and fairness. This issue transcends gender —it is about reshaping healthcare systems to serve everyone equitably and effectively.
Preetha Reddy is Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo
Hospitals Group
FIFTY YEARS AGO
MARCH 8, 1974
Madras, March 7: We record with profound regret the death of Mr. T.T. Krishnamachari, former Union Finance Minister, at his son’s residence in Santhome today. He was 74.
Mr. Krishnamachari, who recovered from a serious illness in May last, was suffering from acute kidney failure since Saturday. Despite doctors’ best efforts, his condition worsened yesterday and the end came at 1255 p.m. today. He is survived by three sons.
His body was cremated in the evening with police honours at the Mylapore crematorium.
During the last four days when Mr. Krishnamachari had been seriously ill, Mr.
Kamaraj spent most of his time at his bedside.
Close friends and relatives of Mr. Krishnamachari had been keeping a round the clock vigil and during the last hours, they arranged for playing of records of Vishnu Sahasranamam and Purusha Suktham, the divine hymns which he loved to hear.
Within minutes after Mr. Krishnamachari’s death, a large number of his friends called at his house. The Governor, Mr. K.K. Shah, the Chief Minister, Mr. M. Karunanidhi, the Education Minister, Mr. V.R. Nedunchezhian, the ADMK General Secretary, Mr. M.G. Ramachandran, the TNCCO President, Mr. P. Ramachandran, the TNCC President, Mr. V. Ramiah, representatives of trade and business organisations, officials of the Central and State governments and consular representatives came to pay their last respects.
Leafield, Oxford (Mid), March 8: Senoor Neito, Mexican Minister to Sweden, has just returned to Stockholm after a visit to London. While here he had conversations with the Foreign Office on the subject of British claims against Mexican Government and he took opportunity to broach the question of British recognition of the Mexican Government. It was not found possible, however, by the Foreign Office to enter into any formal conversations with Sr. Neito on the question of recognition since Sr. Neito did not appear to be armed with the necessary powers. Sr. Neito’s return to Sweden is not therefore to be regarded as indicating that the British Government has changed its attitude regarding the recognition of Obregon’s Government.