Saleem Mohammed, Director, Xcode Life Science shares his expectation from Union Budget 2016
The impact of non-communicable, lifestyle driven diseases in India is growing dramatically. India now has the dubious distinction of being diabetic and heart disease capital of the world. Its clear that prevention as a strategy is far superior to corrective care. (Also Read- Healthcare Budget 2016: Healthcare providers want 10-year tax holiday on new hospitals)
India must set a vision of becoming the healthiest country in the world, which will have a massive impact on socio-economic life of the country. The government must encourage, emphasize and incentivize preventive healthcare by any and all means at its disposal.
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