Technological interventions focussed on preventive health care should be an important aspect of health care systems in the country, Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, said here on Saturday.
“It is an important aspect of any healthcare delivery of making sure that our people do not fall sick,” Dr. Karandikar said, addressing the convocation of the 40th batch of the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). Preventive and assistive health care are also key to addressing the challenges in an aging society, he said.
Next-generation research in health care is increasingly occurring at the intersection of medicine and engineering. Collaboration among medical researchers, engineers and scientists is critical in today’s world for pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in modern medicine. Such convergences foster innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes, streamline healthcare delivery and reduce costs, , Dr. Karandikar said..
