India, June 14 -- Ensuring that healthcare is available, accessible, and affordable for every citizen, regardless of location or income, must remain a national priority.

India's healthcare system has evolved into a distinctive public-private partnership. The government shapes public health policy and delivers much of the country's preventive and community healthcare, the private sector plays a dominant role in service delivery, But today, about 70% of primary healthcare consultations take place in the private sector, while nearly half of tertiary and highly specialized services are provided by private hospitals. This coexistence defines the Indian healthcare landscape and presents both opportunities and challenges in achieving universal ...