India's healthcare system is evolving at a frenetic pace, powered by expansion in MedTech, AI, and digital health. India is utilizing its demographic base and increasing digital infrastructure to create low-cost and scalable solutions. Programs such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and National Health Mission are improving affordability and accessibility. Yet, issues like lopsided infrastructure, manpower shortage, and fragmented health data remain.
The priority areas are the growth of digital public infrastructure, green financing of innovations, and the development of public-private partnerships. New frontier areas such as cell and gene therapy, AI-driven diagnostics, and preventive care have the potential to transform the care delivery. Through strategic investments and policy changes, India can transition from the "pharmacy of the world" to an innovation hub of the world, addressing domestic demands while leading global healthcare innovation.
Source: Medical Buyer