Creating Affordable Home Care for Seniors: A Call to Action

VK Paul of NITI Aayog urges collaboration between government and private sectors to develop cost-effective home care models for seniors. At the CII Health Summit, he highlighted integrating traditional and modern medicine. Union Health Secretary also emphasized the development of a predictive health system by 2047.

NITI Aayog's health member VK Paul has called on the government and private sector to join forces in establishing a cost-efficient home care framework for the elderly.

Speaking at the CII Annual Health Summit, Paul highlighted the blending of traditional and telemedicine technologies to enhance home care services.

He underscored the importance of affordability and addressing women's health issues, while the Union Health Secretary discussed government efforts toward a predictive health system by 2047.

(With inputs from agencies.)