The Hindu Business Line : India needs to adopt traditional healthcare system: Pitroda

New Delhi, Nov. 5 The National Knowledge Commission’s Chairman, Mr Sam Pitroda, on Thursday said that there is a need to adopt the traditional Indian model in the healthcare system, for a comprehensive solution to shortcomings in reaching the poor.

Speaking at a health summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Thursday, Mr Pitroda proposed a 10-point agenda to reach out to the ‘bottom of the pyramid’, and defended the need for adopting the traditional healthcare system for the masses, saying the Western method of healthcare reaches only the ‘top of the pyramid’.

While stressing the need to form healthcare communication and healthcare education, and research facilities related to health, Mr Pitroda said the key is to lay out a plan to implement the target.

He also called for setting up working groups at State levels, particularly at district levels, to ensure wider reach of healthcare facilities.

“If we do not have a plan ready for the State and district levels, we can expect little success in this regard,” he maintained.

Earlier, in his special address, Dr Prathap C. Reddy, the Chairman of the CII National Committee on Healthcare, and Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group, called for the need to accelerate momentum for allowing access to the masses.

He also stressed the need for building newer healthcare solutions for a better tomorrow. Addressing the summit, Mr Bhavdeep Singh, Chairman of the 6th Health Summit, and CEO of Fortis Healthcare Ltd, called for the need to enhance technology to catalyse the growth and reach, better accountability, preventive rather than curative approach.

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