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The Indian healthcare system is a dilapidated state. The costs seem to raise everyday which makes it unaffordable for a large chuck of the population. Recently Indian Health Progress (IHP) organisation with support from PhRMa discussed what the Indian healthcare system desperately needs and the steps to improve it. Aman Gupta, Principal Advisory of IHP shares the key areas that need to be developed urgently.
According to Aman Gupta, “India is the second most populous country in the world and with an healthcare infrastructure that is over-burdened with this ever increasing population, a set of challenges that are unique to India arise.” He explains below:
“India faces the twin epidemic of continuing/emerging infectious diseases as well as chronic degenerative diseases.
The former is related to poor implementation of the public health programs, and the latter to demographic transition with increase in life expectancy.
Economic deprivation in a large segment of population results in poor access to health care.
Poor educational status leads to non-utilisation of scanty health services and increase in avoidable risk factors.
India faces high burden of disease because of lack of environmental sanitation and safe drinking water, under-nutrition, poor living conditions, and limited access to preventive and curative health services.
Lack of education, gender inequality and explosive growth of population contribute to increasing burden of disease.
Expenditure on health by the Government continues to be low. It is not viewed as an investment but rather as a dead loss.
States under financial constraints cut expenditure on health.
Growth in national income by itself is not enough, if the benefits do not manifest themselves in the form of more food, better access to health and education.”
The points that were highlighted in the discussion between IHP and PhRMa were crucial to make healthcare affordable. These are the main points that were discussed, says Aman.
“Innovation in healthcare can, partnership amongst pharmaceutical companies (Generic and Research driven), Government of India, NGOs and other stakeholders will be key to this critical role towards ‘Access to Healthcare’.
Innovative business models need to be explored to tackle issues which are very specific to India. These could be PPP, social entrepreneurship or patient assistance programs, etc.
Rapidly ageing population requires affordable, accessible and quality public health services and innovation will key role in meeting these needs.”
But like all plans there are hurdles that slow down the process; these are the speed bumps for India suggests Aman Gupta. “Lack of awareness is a problem which is faced in building access to healthcare. Mass awareness is important since even if the treatment is free, unless the masses are educated and informed about the symptoms of the diseases, its repercussions and complications and finally the treatment available; there is no guarantee that people will avail these.”
“Besides this, lack of health insurance and its low penetration causes further challenge towards access to healthcare. With 75 percent of the Indian population paying for healthcare services from their own pockets, it puts tremendous financial burden.”
About IHP: India Health Progress is a call-for-action forum as a part of its commitment towards ‘Access to Healthcare’ and to discuss and deliberate the role of innovation in advancing access to health care.
According to Aman Gupta, “India is the second most populous country in the world and with an healthcare infrastructure that is over-burdened with this ever increasing population, a set of challenges that are unique to India arise.” He explains below:
“India faces the twin epidemic of continuing/emerging infectious diseases as well as chronic degenerative diseases.
The former is related to poor implementation of the public health programs, and the latter to demographic transition with increase in life expectancy.
Economic deprivation in a large segment of population results in poor access to health care.
Poor educational status leads to non-utilisation of scanty health services and increase in avoidable risk factors.
India faces high burden of disease because of lack of environmental sanitation and safe drinking water, under-nutrition, poor living conditions, and limited access to preventive and curative health services.
Lack of education, gender inequality and explosive growth of population contribute to increasing burden of disease.
Expenditure on health by the Government continues to be low. It is not viewed as an investment but rather as a dead loss.
States under financial constraints cut expenditure on health.
Growth in national income by itself is not enough, if the benefits do not manifest themselves in the form of more food, better access to health and education.”
The points that were highlighted in the discussion between IHP and PhRMa were crucial to make healthcare affordable. These are the main points that were discussed, says Aman.
“Innovation in healthcare can, partnership amongst pharmaceutical companies (Generic and Research driven), Government of India, NGOs and other stakeholders will be key to this critical role towards ‘Access to Healthcare’.
Innovative business models need to be explored to tackle issues which are very specific to India. These could be PPP, social entrepreneurship or patient assistance programs, etc.
Rapidly ageing population requires affordable, accessible and quality public health services and innovation will key role in meeting these needs.”
But like all plans there are hurdles that slow down the process; these are the speed bumps for India suggests Aman Gupta. “Lack of awareness is a problem which is faced in building access to healthcare. Mass awareness is important since even if the treatment is free, unless the masses are educated and informed about the symptoms of the diseases, its repercussions and complications and finally the treatment available; there is no guarantee that people will avail these.”
“Besides this, lack of health insurance and its low penetration causes further challenge towards access to healthcare. With 75 percent of the Indian population paying for healthcare services from their own pockets, it puts tremendous financial burden.”
About IHP: India Health Progress is a call-for-action forum as a part of its commitment towards ‘Access to Healthcare’ and to discuss and deliberate the role of innovation in advancing access to health care.
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The role of health in formation of human capital is vital. Unless a population is healthy enough to work and earn, the society will remain backward. Only strong and healthy people can struggle and survive and can take the nation forward. Therefore, to prevent a population from being a liability of a country, the government must pay adequate attention towards the hygiene as well as the education of the public. The educated people will invest on their child's health and education, thus building a better future for the nation.
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