13/03/2023
We got an opportunity to present Sohum Technology to the honorable Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya & Prof. Vinod K Paul, Member Niti Ayog, at the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment, showcasing successful health technologies from India that has undergone HTA.
We started the process of health technology assessment with the National Health System Resource Centre (NHSRC) and later the Department of Health Research (DHR), the Ministry of Health took over and completed the evaluation. ICMR Bhuvaneshwar rigorously researched and did fieldwork to validate the device. In HTA, the technology is evaluated on clinical and cost-of-care parameters. Sohum scored high on clinical efficacy (Sensitivity 100% & Specificity 97.3%) and reducing health expenditure (no requirement of soundproof room, reduced followups and referrals). The analysis is published in the Indian Academy of Pediatrics journal and a detailed report is available on ICMR weblink. I have immense gratitude for the ICMR Bhuvaneshwar team (Dr. Sanghamitra, Dr. Debdutta, Dr. Krushna, Dr. Ramesh, and the ICMR team) DHR team who remained committed and ensured high standards of clinical and economic analysis. Sohum is the gold standard in newborn hearing screening and is designed so that any healthcare worker can use it with ease. Also, I am proud of my Sohum team who has shown immense patience, belief in the scientific process, and a sense of pride in creating high-quality health technologies in India. Sohum also received BIS certification for its quality.
We intend to make Sohum reach every newborn in the country and the rest of the world through collaborations. If you are passionate to give an equal chance to every baby born or have a connection who can help, please write to us!
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