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The discussion highlights the urgent need for a human-centric approach in healthcare, especially as reliance on artificial intelligence and technology grows. Former union health secretary Dr. K Sujatha Rao pointed out that India's healthcare system is struggling to adapt to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases, which now account for a significant portion of mortality. She emphasized that despite the critical nature of health issues, public health spending remains alarmingly low at about 1.3% of GDP.
Rao also addressed the stark inequalities in healthcare access across different states, particularly between the northern and southern regions of India. Initiatives like Ayushman Bharat provide some relief, but out-of-pocket expenses still constitute a large portion of healthcare costs. The call for doubling state health budgets and strengthening primary care is essential to ensure equitable healthcare access and to mitigate the adverse effects of market distortions.
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• Public health spending in India is critically low at 1.3% of GDP.
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