Preventive Healthcare Positioned as Strategic Economic Priority by Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted preventive healthcare as crucial for national economy and security, noting treating advanced diseases costs lakhs versus hundreds for early screening and basic medication, per ET HealthWorld. Healthtech founders should shift from acute care to preventive workflows—government backing signals policy support, procurement budgets, and potential subsidies for early screening and lifestyle counselling platforms.

Source: ET HealthWorld ↗