Rajkot: As Associate Professor who works in the Pediatric Department of Hospital G G Jamnagar, Dr.
Maulik Shah can attend a stable patient’s stream that knocks on the door of the government managed by the government.
But when the covid induced pandemic has triggered many rumors on social media, Shah takes responsibility for the solution to the simple question of people.
Videos on YouTube have crossed 5 million brand users in the last sixteen months – when he completed a simple question from Covid treatment to the ongoing vaccination drive.
Shah began making videos in Hindi and English from the beginning of the first wave of Covid-19 to reach the maximum audience.
And until now he replied about 40 queries a day forced by viewers in the comments section.
“When Covid-19 enters our lives, it is necessary to translate knowledge in lay language.
I started this using YouTube,” Shah said.
“What I want is to ensure that before people turn into a mythic victim, I complete it with facts, whether Related to the World Health Organization or health guidelines and health terms and medical jargon, “he said.
He also held discussions with experts and friends of his doctors from us and England on other social media platforms.
He has listeners from 70 countries including India and viewers even including fellow doctors besides nursing staff and medical students.
At the initial stage, he made a video for doctors and nurses who describe how to wear a PPE kit.
These videos are circulated by the state government.
“Since the beginning, people have a lot of confusion and questions related to Covid.
Some of them are even ridiculous.
Sometimes, I am asked whether masturbation after vaccination has side effects or someone allergic to insect bites can take Jab.
I reply to them with language The easiest and convincing, “he said.