‘Swasth Bharat hi Viksit Bharat ki neev hai’—Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s profound statement has ignited conversations on India’s health priorities. Delivered amid soaring healthcare costs, his address demands a paradigm shift.
He unpacked the double burden of disease: lingering infectious threats alongside surging chronic conditions. Rural-urban disparities in access were a focal point, with calls for mobile health units.
Innovation took center stage—leveraging biotech startups, wearable tech for monitoring, and data analytics for outbreaks. Radhakrishnan highlighted PM Modi’s wellness initiatives, seeking deeper public-private synergy.
The VP connected dots between health, education, and economy. A healthier workforce means higher productivity, fewer sick days, and sustained growth, he explained with economic models.
Dignitaries and health experts filled the hall, many terming it a roadmap for the future. With elections looming, opposition parties have latched onto the theme. Radhakrishnan ended on a high note: India’s youthful demographic dividend hinges on prioritizing health now.