A collection of medical knowledge called Concerning Vision dated circa 300 B.C. & compiled by the school of Hippocrates, states that ‘nyktalopia’ (night blindness) afflicts children who are suffering from diseases like otitis, sore throat, or fever.

The treatise goes on to recommend “raw beef liver soaked in honey” for the treatment of the condition.

Animal liver, now identified as a rich source of Vitamin A, has been a known cure for eye diseases since 1500 BC, according to an Egyptian papyrus.

According to the latest issue of “Outlook Business” magazine, the healthcare services in India’s private hospitals is getting world class. However, the customer service at the same private hospitals is not able to catch up with the rapid developments in the infrastructure of the hospital. The patients are happy with the patient care but they are still unhappy with the quality of customer care they get. Waiting in the queue, doctor not available on time, payment hassles etc.