The newly announced focus on a special programme to eradicate sickle cell anaemia in the country is a right step. This initiative will not only help tackle anaemic disorders but also ensure rural population leads a healthy life. The focus on digitisation with result in the adaption of tools using tech with will enhance healthcare outcomes, especially in Tier II and III cities. The budget has greatly favoured healthcare R&D this year by announcing facilities by medical colleges and private sectors which will result in better caregiving, which means focussed attention to patients as well as faster recovery. With a vision of India progressing in medical science and adopting advanced technology, we will be able to upskill manpower. While the government has focussed well on R&D and building the infrastructure which will encourage the private sector to champion healthcare delivery, what will further help is, how to create a robust and highly incentivised policy for domestic manufacturing of medical technology. The medical fraternity and the people of India would have benefited if there was an allocation on manufacturing high-end medical devices or an exemption of customs duty on the import of high-end equipment.
