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“ Investing in diagnostics highly relevant for sustainable healthcare”
If we take care of ourselves at right stages of life by being self-aware about exercises, food habits and regular checkups, the lifestyle diseases could be surely avoided to a great extent. In this exclusive chat with the BioVoice, Mr Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director, Indus Health Plus provided insights into the latest trends and way forward for preventive healthcare in India. Read the detailed interview below:
BY SAYONI RAUTELA
Mr Amol Naikawadi Joint Managing Director Indus Health Plus
Where does India stand on the advancements in preventive healthcare mechanism?
Preventive healthcare market in India is approximately Rs 1500 crore with the potential to grow exponentially in the next five to six years. With such a huge scope, there has been an evident increase in the level of awareness about health by and large amongst masses.
Technology is helping people to think more intelligently about their lifestyle, exercise regime, diet and overall health. It is also interesting to know that the importance of prevention that is practice of early detection is being observed today not just in metros but tier 2-3 cities as well.
However, a lot of deliberations are required to tackle the malady of lifestyle diseases.
Preventive healthcare is going strong as people have started recognizing its benefit in the long run. We have also noticed that the awareness level for preventive healthcare has also seen a sharp rise in tier II and III cities. With the rising technology adoption, expansion of hospitals, specialized clinics, etc. people in rural India are getting benefitted by preventive healthcare.
Are we investing enough in developing diagnostic solutions? Is that required in the first place?
The technology advancement is making healthcare affordable,
26 BioVoiceNews | February 2017