India launches strategy to modernise healthcare

Indian Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh outlined a strategy for building a “synergistic, comprehensive and future-orientated” healthcare system. According to Singh, modern technological breakthroughs and demographic changes require India to adopt a new paradigm in medicine that integrates scientific innovation together with a human approach. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

Under this initiative, Singh proposed nationwide mass screening, early disease diagnosis, and the proactive deployment of AI and telemedicine. He highlighted India’s achievements in biomedical technology and called for strengthened collaboration between researchers and pharmaceutical companies.

Special emphasis was placed on the emergence of new medical disciplines: in particular, Singh recommended creating a “space doctor” speciality to diagnose and treat conditions arising from human spaceflight.

The minister also highlighted several innovative public health and emergency response measures, including the rollout of digital management systems, the use of radiation treatment facilities for wastewater purification, and the launch of a climate-risk early-warning programme to protect public health.

Other BRICS countries are also implementing projects to modernise healthcare. Thus, the Department of Health and Wellness of the Western Cape Province in South Africa opened the country's first analytical platform, which will develop a comprehensive strategy for healthcare development. It will be formed through the interaction of the public and private sectors. This is reported by Independent Online (IOL). 

The China-SCO Urgent Care Centre has been established in Beijing. This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. The centre will promote the sharing of best practices and joint training in emergency medicine between China and other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members, while also helping Chinese doctors enhance their emergency-response skills.

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