The ongoing pandemic has given us a unique opportunity to transform India’s health system, which needs to be prioritised and escalated through infrastructure, investment and manpower. By undertaking radical reforms, India will not only be able to save lives and protect households slipping into poverty due to catastrophic illnesses but also significantly boost economic growth.
The Indian healthcare story has achieved notable successes. We are the pharmacy of the world; doctors and nurses from India have excelled and distinguished themselves across the US and Europe; private hospitals provide healthcare to almost 70% of India