medical care in the places where physical presence is not possible immediately . We can best use the modern communication tools to make a connect . The public health centres ( PHCs ) and community health centres ( CHCs ) can be connected via satellite .
With huge population and under effective healthcare outreach , India needs it . It is cost effective and quick . While we can ’ t always have MBBS doctors at far off places , we have to find ways to ensure that there is some medical care .
Has the medical education in India been updated enough to match the technical skills required for doctors in wake of new technology upgradations ?
Our doctors are fit enough to deal with new changes . We have been updating the curriculum but still disparity exists within few areas . Even there are gaps between private and public medical teaching systems . We need to bridge that .
NEET is a very good step towards ensuring that there is no malpractice in medical admissions . This single platform for testing knowledge and aptitude of all the aspiring doctors , is indeed a much need step .
I also feel that experience and theory must go hand in hand . While the young doctors must go to villages to get real groundwork experience , they must also
The time has come when Indians really realize that health is much important than other emotive issues . Even our politicians too will be compelled to fight elections based on healthcare problems and solutions .
be incentivized to work in the rural areas . They must be given facilities while working is far off places as they already handle lot of stress while getting education .
What is the kind of future you vizualize for the Indian healthcare system in next few years ?
Healthcare is a fundamental right in our country . However , unfortunately the health has been least of the priorities for both the Indian citizens as well as the policymakers . We need to change that . I expect India to do as many as public-private partnerships to boost the health infrastructure . The government must provide attractive package for private healthcare providers . Health insurance must be made a reality and to begin with , at least the below poverty line families must get insured against vital disease .
Healthcare must be given a priority it deserves . The time has come when Indians really realize that health is much important than other emotive issues . Even our politicians too will be compelled to fight elections based on healthcare problems and solutions . I am being optimist about all these steps and much assured that India will emerge as a healthy nation apart from being a healthy economy .
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