Govt aims complete transformation of health sector: official

The government aims complete transformation of health sector through research, use of latest technology and innovations, and was committed to proper health of the children, who are the future of the country, a senior official said here today.
"Complete transformation of the health sector through research, latest technology and innovation is the aim of our government," Union Health Secretary Lov Verma said here today.
"Children are future of the country and we are committed to ensure that their health is taken proper care of through rational health policies, healthy lifestyles and most importantly, the doctors who are skilled and updated with the latest advancements," said Verma while inaugurating the 52nd Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, PEDICON 2015.

The four-day conference would discuss the gaps that exist in implementation of healthcare policies, lack of interface between public and private players, child survival strategy in a tribal set up etc.
Also, 40 scholarships to encourage young talent would be awarded to young pediatricians presenting their free papers.
Over 8000 delegates are attending the conference, thus, making PEDICON the largest conference on Pediatrics in India.
"We have over 800 free paper presentations, 150 free paper oral presentations, 650 poster presentations and this year we have introduced E posters too," said Dr Ajay Gambhir, Organising Chairperson of the Conference.