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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