India, July 22 -- Union minister of state for health and family welfare and chemicals and fertilisers, Anupriya Patel, called for stronger collaboration between the government, healthcare professionals, industry and academia to achieve accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for all, while addressing MEDHARMONY 2026 in Pune recently.

The event's second edition brought together clinicians, hospital leaders, policymakers and healthcare innovators to discuss the future of Indian healthcare.

Highlighting the government's efforts towards universal health coverage, Patel spoke about initiatives including Ayushman Bharat, digital health platforms, expansion of medical education and preventive healthcare programmes. She emphasised the rol...