EzeRx onboards social activist Santi Ranjan Karar as Principal Social Impact Adviser

Medtech startup EzeRx has announced the appointment of Santi Ranjan Karar as its Principal Social Impact Adviser.

In his new role, Santi will leverage his extensive background in social welfare, sustainable development, and humanitarian aid to enhance the company's initiatives to reduce healthcare disparities and promote equitable access to quality care.

Who is Santi Ranjan Karar?

With a career defined by leadership in disaster relief and social justice initiatives, Santi brings a wealth of experience to EzeRx. His past roles include Managing Board Member of the Indian Red Cross Society's National Headquarters and Chairman of its West Bengal State Branch. 

Santi's career highlights include organizing the “Where the Mind is Without Fear” National Seminar on Social Awareness and contributing to international peace missions, such as the United Nations mission in Darfur, Sudan.

Aligning technology with humanitarian goals

Under Santi's guidance, EzeRx aims to harness technology to create impactful social changes within the healthcare industry.

Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra, Founder and CEO of EzeRx, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We are honoured to welcome Mr Santi Ranjan Karar to the EzeRx family. His journey, spanning international organizations, government bodies, and grassroots initiatives, aligns seamlessly with our vision of leveraging technology to drive positive social impact at scale.”

Santi's contributions and achievements

Santi's dedication to humanitarian work has earned him multiple accolades, including the Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award and a certificate of recognition from the President of the General Women’s Union in the United Arab Emirates.

He also holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), underscoring his significant contributions to global social welfare.

In response to his appointment, Santi expressed his commitment to EzeRx’s mission: “I am delighted to join EzeRx and contribute to their mission of improving healthcare outcomes through technology. EzeRx’s commitment to social impact aligns with my lifelong dedication to humanitarian development and sustainable progress. We will work tirelessly to create a healthier, more equitable world.”

The role enables him to directly influence the company’s strategies for delivering innovative healthcare solutions to those most in need, ensuring that every person, irrespective of geographical location, has access to health services.