“ Indian healthcare sector faces crisis of skilled medical professionals ”
In an exclusive interaction , Dr N K Pandey , Chairman & Managing Director , Asian Institute of Medical Sciences , Faridabad shared his views on the current healthcare scenario , adoption of latest technologies , growth drivers , future outlook and much more .
BY RAHUL KOUL
Your views on the current healthcare infrastructure in India ? Any major changes over the last decade ?
The last decade has witnessed significant strides in the Indian healthcare industry owing to the emerging technologies . The industry is one of the country ’ s largest sectors in terms of employment and revenue generation . The country has significantly improved its people ’ s health outcomes according to the World Health Organization . Life expectancy is considered as one of the most used and an important indicator for
“ human development . The life expectancy for India in 2022 standing at 70.19 years saw a 0.33 percent increase from 2021 . It has increased considerably over the past decade due to better availability of diagnosis , treatment , medicines and evolving technology . Additionally , significant enhancements in infant and child mortality along with
Indian hospital industry is growing at a CAGR of 16-17 % and is expected to reach $ 132 bn by 2023 ” maternal mortality has led to the longevity in the country .
Schemes like National Health Mission ( NHM ) and National Rural Health Mission ( NRHM ), Janani Suraksha Yojana ( JSY ),
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BioVoiceNews | February 2023