India’s healthcare system is at a turning point. On one hand, it boasts world-class doctors, advanced hospitals, and a rapidly growing medical technology sector. On the other, millions of families struggle with overcrowded hospitals, rising healthcare costs, and lack of access in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
The challenge is not just about curing illnesses—it is about delivering healthcare in a way that is affordable, accessible, and compassionate. This is where innovation comes into play, and two visionaries are leading this transformation: Rizwan Shaikh and Shrikant Kamath, co-founders of ProCare Health Advisors Pvt Ltd and MareeZOn.
Their work combines two revolutionary concepts:
• Critical care at home, which brings hospital-level treatment into the patient’s residence.
• Healthcare eCommerce, which makes medical equipment and essentials available online across India.
On August 25, 2025, at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, Mumbai, NDTV recognized these contributions and honored Mr. Shaikh and Mr. Kamath in the category of Critical Patient Care at Home. The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Ashish Shelar, who applauded their efforts as more than entrepreneurship—calling it a true service to humanity.
ProCare Health Advisors: Bringing Hospital to Home
The Philosophy Behind ProCare
Healthcare, at its core, is not about machines and medicines. It is about people, care, and dignity. With this belief, ProCare Health Advisors Pvt Ltd was founded to provide hospital-quality care within the comfort of homes.
The company has since become a trusted name in home healthcare for critical patients, helping families manage the most challenging medical conditions without the emotional and financial toll of long hospital stays.
Why ICU at Home is the Future of Critical Care in India
Hospitals are lifesaving institutions, but for long-term critical patients, they can be overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and financially. ProCare provides an alternative by offering ICU at home services, where patients receive intensive care in familiar surroundings.
Benefits of ICU at Home:
• Advanced Monitoring: Ventilators, suction machines, and multi-parameter monitors replicate hospital-level care.
• Skilled Nursing Teams: Specially trained ICU nurses provide round-the-clock monitoring.
• Reduced Expenses: Families can save up to 30–40% compared to hospital ICU charges.
• Emotional Comfort: Patients recover surrounded by family, reducing stress and anxiety.
• Lower Infection Risks: Avoiding hospital-acquired infections ensures a safer recovery.
For instance, a patient recovering from a stroke with ventilator support and rehabilitation needs can receive everything at home under ProCare’s guidance—achieving recovery with comfort and dignity.
Specialized Nursing & Attendant Care
Beyond ICU setups, ProCare offers nursing and attendant services tailored to every stage of patient care:
• Critical Care Nursing for ventilator and tracheostomy patients.
• Semi-Critical & General Nursing for chronic illnesses and post-surgery recovery.
• Attendant Services to assist with daily needs like hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
Each professional is carefully trained not just in clinical expertise, but also in empathy and communication, ensuring that families feel supported at every step.
Rehabilitation & Extended Support
Recovery often extends beyond discharge. Many patients require physiotherapy, speech therapy, and post-operative care to regain independence. ProCare provides holistic rehabilitation services, ensuring that families do not have to coordinate across multiple providers.
The Human Touch in Healthcare
What truly distinguishes ProCare is its human-centered model. Caregivers are trained to deliver not only medical expertise but also emotional reassurance. Families frequently describe ProCare staff as being like “extended family members,” combining professionalism with compassion.
MareeZOn: Healthcare at Your Fingertips
While ProCare addressed critical care, the founders also recognized another pressing challenge: lack of reliable access to medical equipment and healthcare essentials. In emergencies, families often wasted precious hours searching for authentic products at fair prices.
This insight gave birth to MareeZOn, India’s pioneering healthcare eCommerce platform.
Categories of Products on MareeZOn
1. Mobility Solutions
◦ Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and commodes.
◦ Vital for elderly care and patients recovering from surgery.
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3. Respiratory Care
◦ Oxygen concentrators, BiPAP, CPAP machines, and nebulizers.
◦ Essential for managing chronic respiratory illnesses.
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5. Homecare Essentials
◦ Hospital beds, air mattresses, suction machines.
◦ Products that help replicate hospital environments at home.
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7. Consumables & Diagnostics
◦ Adult diapers, catheters, syringes, glucometers, and BP monitors.
◦ Everyday essentials for patient monitoring and comfort.
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Accessibility Meets Affordability
MareeZOn ensures authentic products, transparent pricing, and quick nationwide delivery. For example, a family in a Tier-2 city needing an oxygen concentrator can order on MareeZOn and receive it within 24–48 hours—avoiding inflated prices and unnecessary delays.
This combination of convenience and trust has made MareeZOn a lifeline for thousands of households across India.
Impact on Families & Communities
The real achievement of ProCare and MareeZOn lies in the transformations they create for families:
• Reducing the financial and emotional strain of prolonged hospitalization.
• Allowing patients to recover with dignity and compassion at home.
• Empowering communities with better access to affordable medical resources.
During the NDTV recognition ceremony, Chief Guest Shri Ashish Shelar beautifully summarized their impact, saying:
“In a country as vast and diverse as India, innovation in healthcare delivery is not a luxury but a necessity. What Mr. Shaikh and Mr. Kamath have achieved with ProCare and MareeZOn goes beyond entrepreneurship. They have created a model that blends technology with compassion, efficiency with empathy, and access with affordability. Their work is not just about treating patients—it is about preserving families, restoring dignity, and serving humanity at its core.”
His words captured the true essence of their work: ProCare and MareeZOn are not merely companies but movements that bring hope and relief to countless families.
India’s Growing Need for Home Healthcare
The importance of ProCare and MareeZOn is amplified by India’s healthcare realities:
• The elderly population is projected to reach 194 million by 2031, driving demand for home-based care.
• Hospitalization costs are rising by 10–12% annually, straining family finances.
• Patients and caregivers increasingly seek personalized and dignified healthcare at home.
In this context, their model of accessible, affordable, and compassionate healthcare is not just innovative—it is essential for India’s future.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
As they accepted the NDTV Award, Rizwan Shaikh and Shrikant Kamath emphasized that the recognition was not a personal achievement but a reaffirmation of their mission:
“We are not just building companies; we are building a future where healthcare is closer, kinder, and within reach for all.”
Their journey represents the best of healthcare innovation—where business and compassion work hand in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is ICU at home?
ICU at home recreates the hospital ICU environment at a patient’s home using ventilators, monitors, and skilled nurses, offering both safety and comfort.
2. Is home healthcare safe for critical patients?
Yes. With professional monitoring, trained ICU nurses, and advanced equipment, it can be as safe as hospital care—often safer due to lower infection risks.
3. Where can I buy authentic medical equipment online in India?
MareeZOn is a trusted healthcare eCommerce platform providing medical equipment, consumables, and essentials at affordable prices with nationwide delivery.
4. How is ProCare different from hospital care?
ProCare reduces hospitalization costs, lowers infection risks, and delivers care with compassion—something hospitals often cannot match.
5. Why is home healthcare becoming popular in India?
Rising costs, growing elderly populations, and the desire for dignity-driven care are driving the adoption of home healthcare services across the country.
Conclusion: Redefining Healthcare with Innovation & Empathy
The journey of ProCare Health Advisors Pvt Ltd and MareeZOn is a story of how healthcare can be transformed with vision, innovation, and compassion. By bringing ICU-level care into homes and making medical essentials accessible online, Rizwan Shaikh and Shrikant Kamath have created a model that addresses India’s pressing healthcare challenges.
Their recognition by NDTV is not just an award—it is a validation of their mission to make healthcare closer, kinder, and within reach for every Indian family.
As India’s healthcare landscape evolves, leaders like them remind us that true innovation lies not only in technology but in humanity. www.procareadvisors.com www.mareezon.com
