Experts suggest that it presents an opportunity to address this gap, potentially increasing healthcare allocation to 2.5% of GDP from 1.6% at present, as recommended by the NITI Aayog
"India s public healthcare spending remains low, at only around 1.6-1.8 per cent of GDP. These allocations are insufficient to tackle the magnitude of healthcare challenges," NATHEALTH said in a statement.
The COVID-19 pandemic over the last three years has pushed the world’s healthcare systems at crossroads of change. In order to achieve a shock-proof and future-ready healthcare system, there is a need for collaboration and a platform where health industry stakeholders can converge, deliberate, cooperate, and work in tandem to bridge the vital gaps in healthcare service delivery.
New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The COVID-19 pandemic over the last three years has pushed the world s healthcare systems at crossroads of change