Beyond the Stethoscope

Building a system that nurtures, not just heals.

- DR PRATHAP C. REDDY

INDIA'S HEALTHCARE SECTOR has seen remarkable progress over the past four decades across medical technology, infrastructure, and access.

Advanced treatments that were once out of reach are now a reality for many Indians. As the system matures, it's time to reexamine its core purpose— not just to alleviate suffering, but to actively restore health and vitality.

With today's advances in medical science, digital tools, and delivery systems, this transition is not only essential—it is entirely achievable. This calls for a fundamental shift in India's healthcare approach: from reactive, disease-centric treatment to a proactive, preventive, and wellness-oriented model.

The case for preventive healthcare

Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and hypertension are now responsible for approximately 60% of all deaths in India. The Apollo Hospitals Health of Nation 2025 Study, based on screenings of over 2.5 million individuals, highlights a troubling trend: 26% had undiagnosed hypertension, and nearly half showed early markers of cardiac disease, all often without symptoms.