PPPs Transforming Chronic Diseases Burden Among Indian Women

More and more Indian health research institutions and the World Health Organization (WHO) are realising that medical interventions alone are insufficient to alleviate the burden of chronic diseases among women.

- Prof. (Dr) Dorairaj Prabhakaran

Economic empowerment, extensive social reforms, and a radical rethinking of women's health as a vital national priority are all demanded. The public-private partnerships (PPPs) that combine medical science, social policy, and community involvement are the most promising method to bring about significant change. The PPPs' capacity to transform healthcare by developing accessible, reasonably priced interventions has been continuously demonstrated.

Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as their women's health."

– Michelle Obama

The upsurge in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and cancer portends a potential healthcare catastrophe of significant magnitude, with women bearing a disproportionate burden of this unfolding scenario. The burden of chronic diseases among women in India represents a critical public health challenge, with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) or heart diseases and cancers emerging as health concerns. Addressing this crisis in India demands a comprehensive, collaborative approach that leverages public-private partnerships across multiple sectors.

India can develop relevant and scalable solutions by fostering innovative alliances between government agencies, healthcare providers, research institutions, civil society organisations, and private sector partners. These alliances can play a pivotal role in driving targeted health interventions, enabling widespread access to quality care. By focusing on preventive measures and integrating communitydriven insights, such collaborations can ensure that healthcare initiatives are responsive to the specific needs of women across diverse socio-economic and geographical contexts.

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