New Delhi, Jul 5: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday praised India’s healthcare system as qualitative, accessible, and affordable, highlighting its transformation through improved infrastructure, inclusive services, and patient-centric approaches. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum – IPF MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi. Birla noted that India has made significant progress in digital health, affordable treatment, and medical outreach, and is emerging as a global hub for pharmaceuticals, vaccine production, and biomedical research.
He emphasized the importance of innovation and medical research to address emerging health challenges, calling for greater collaboration among scientists, institutions, and policymakers.
He lauded Indian doctors for enhancing the country’s global reputation through innovation and technological adoption, even as developed nations face growing healthcare burdens. Birla also highlighted government initiatives like Ayushman Bharat aimed at providing free medical treatment to the underprivileged. Medical professionals from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the UK attended the conference. Member of Parliament Kamaljeet Sehrawat was also present.
