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Afzal Kamal
Afzal Kamal (born 1 March 1980) is an Indian healthcare media professional and entrepreneur. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Medgate Today, a healthcare magazine published in India. Kamal is also associated with healthcare-focused organizations including the Integrated Global Healthcare Mission (IGHM) and the Global Medical Aid & Awareness Foundation (GMAAF), where he holds leadership positions.

Afzal Kamal

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Afzal Kamal (born 1 March 1980) is an Indian healthcare media professional and entrepreneur. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Medgate Today, a healthcare magazine published in India. Kamal is also associated with healthcare-focused organizations including the Integrated Global Healthcare Mission (IGHM) and the Global Medical Aid & Awareness Foundation (GMAAF), where he holds leadership positions.

Early life and education

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Kamal was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. He completed his schooling in Muzaffarpur and later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in healthcare administration.

Career

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Early career

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Kamal began his professional career in Saudi Arabia, working in the healthcare sector. His experience in the Middle East provided exposure to healthcare administration and international service delivery systems.

Medgate Today

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In 2009, Kamal founded Medgate Today, a magazine focused on healthcare policy, medical technology, public health, and related sectors. The magazine is circulated in India and, since 2023, also has an international edition based in Dubai targeting healthcare developments in the Middle East and Africa.

Medgate Today features news articles, interviews, and policy analysis related to the healthcare industry. It aims to provide a platform for stakeholders including medical professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Organizational leadership

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Kamal has been involved in several initiatives within the healthcare sector:

  • Voice of Healthcare (VoH): From 2015 to 2022, Kamal served as General Secretary of VoH, a platform facilitating dialogue among healthcare professionals and institutions in India.
  • Integrated Global Healthcare Mission (IGHM): As the founding chairman of IGHM, Kamal oversees efforts aimed at encouraging collaboration between governments and healthcare organizations, with a focus on innovation and equitable access.
  • Global Medical Aid & Awareness Foundation (GMAAF): Through this foundation, Kamal has supported community outreach programs and awareness campaigns addressing public health issues, especially in rural and semi-urban areas of India.

Policy and event initiatives

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Kamal is the convener of Policy Mahotsav, an event that brings together healthcare regulators, researchers, and industry representatives to discuss healthcare policy and regulation. He has also been involved in organizing recognition platforms such as the MT India Healthcare Awards and the Custodian of Humanity Awards, which highlight contributions in healthcare delivery and humanitarian service.

Recognition

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Kamal has received awards from various healthcare and media organizations. These include:

  • An award for contributions to healthcare journalism from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • “Most Admired Personality in Healthcare Journalism” by Topgallant Media (Atal Samman 2024)

Media presence

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Kamal has a digital presence through social media and video platforms, particularly via Medgate Today TV on YouTube, which features interviews, discussions, and event coverage. He also shares healthcare-related commentary on LinkedIn and other platforms.

Personal philosophy

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Kamal supports mentorship and professional development in healthcare journalism and administration. He has promoted training initiatives and editorial internships through his affiliated organizations.


See also

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  • Healthcare in India
  • Medical journalism
  • Health policy in South Asia