Editorial Principles & Scope

Editorial Independence

• Autonomy: Editorial decisions are made free from the influence of advertisers, sponsors, investors, or external entities.
• Transparency: Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed. Content is reviewed with fairness, factual grounding, and independence.

Content Standards

• Accuracy: All content is fact-checked using government sources, journals, data, and subject experts.
• Objectivity: We reflect multiple viewpoints, avoiding undue bias.
• Clarity & Accessibility: Content is informative, simple, and technically accurate.
• Relevance: Coverage includes healthcare policy, innovation, technology, public health, startups, wellness, and more.

Fact-Checking & Verification

• Double Sourcing: Unverified claims are confirmed using at least two sources or official documents.
• Expert Review: Clinical content is reviewed by professionals where necessary. External expert insights reflect the perspectives of the respective contributors, while VOH’s in-house editorials and analyses represent the collective work of our editorial team.
• Corrections: We commit to timely, transparent corrections if needed.

Contributor & Staff Guidelines

• Eligibility: Contributors must have expertise or insights in healthcare or related fields.
• Originality: All content must be original. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Disclosure: Conflicts of interest must be declared.
• Editorial Review: Every piece undergoes a rigorous editorial process.

Sponsored & Native Content

• Clear Labeling: Sponsored posts are clearly marked and distinct from editorial content.
• Editorial Oversight: All content, including sponsored, must meet our standards. Partner content (including product features or awareness collaborations) is always clearly identified and does not influence VOH’s independent editorial decisions.

User-Generated Content(if any)

• Moderation: Comments and forums are moderated to prevent abuse or misinformation.
• Guidelines: Users must maintain respectful and factual discourse per VOH community guidelines.

Ethical Standards

• Confidentiality: We protect sources and individual privacy.
• Non-Discrimination: Content must not promote bias or stereotypes.
• Accountability: Our team adheres to the highest standards of professionalism.
• No Insider Gains: Staff may not use unpublished info for personal or financial gain.

Medical Disclaimer

The healthcare information included in VOH editorial and expert-led content is intended for general informational purposes and not as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Readers and users should consult qualified healthcare professionals for personal health questions. VOH does not provide clinical recommendations and does not endorse specific products or therapies unless clearly labelled as partner content.

Grievance Redressal

We take feedback seriously. If you identify factual or ethical concerns in our reporting, contact our editorial team. Valid concerns will be promptly reviewed and addressed.

Grievance Officer:

• Email: contact@vohnetwork.com
• Phone: +91-9599193575
• Address: 104, First Floor, Tower B, Unitech Business Zone, Sector 50, Gurgaon– 122102, India

Disclaimer & Investor Transparency

Where applicable, we disclose any business or financial relationships VOH Network or Bestworld Healthnext LLP has with entities in our reporting. Editorial independence is always preserved.

This policy applies to all editorial staff, freelancers, content creators, and agencies working with VOH Network.