In a thought-provoking revelation, renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty envisages a future where the term BC, once denoting “Before Christ,” will take on a new meaning – “Before Covid.” Dr Shetty, a Padma Bhushan awardee, expressed this profound insight during the launch of the enlightening coffee table book, “Assam’s War On COVID- How Team Himanta Beat the Pandemic,” penned by journalist and author Wasbir Hussain.
A Global Paradigm Shift: Dr Shetty on the Pandemic’s Transformative Impact
Dr Shetty, the visionary chairman and founder of Narayana Health, emphasized the pandemic’s cataclysmic influence on global dynamics and individual lifestyles. He underscored the unprecedented challenges faced by the entire world when the Covid-19 outbreak caught everyone off guard, leaving even medical professionals grappling for effective control measures.
India’s Resilience: A Testament to Dynamic Leadership
Acknowledging the world’s initial lack of preparedness, Dr Shetty commended India’s resilience, attributing it to the dynamic political leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite global criticism, he highlighted how India’s proactive response, including the nationwide lockdown, ultimately fortified the healthcare system to combat Covid-19.
Assam’s Exemplary Response: A Symphony of Leadership and Innovation
Dr Shetty lauded Assam’s proactive approach, particularly crediting the swift and innovative measures undertaken by then Health Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. He asserted that Assam’s fight against COVID-19 showcased not merely a coffee table book but a narrative underscoring the essential qualities of effective leadership in times of crisis.
Hussain’s Personal Odyssey: Witnessing Leadership in Action
Wasbir Hussain, both an observer and a victim of the first wave of Covid-19 in Assam, shared his firsthand account. Admitted to the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, he marveled at the dedication and innovative spirit displayed by the medical fraternity under Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma’s guidance. This experience inspired Hussain to capture the essence of leadership in the face of adversity in his remarkable coffee table book.
In essence, the narrative encapsulates not only a chronological shift in epochs but also the resilience, innovation, and leadership that emerged in the wake of the global pandemic.
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