A future-ready India in line with Viksit Bharat 2047 demands a healthcare system that is digitally sophisticated and universally accessible. Public– private partnerships are key enablers of this transformation, connecting the latest health innovations with the communities that need them most. Through collaboration with the government, we can empower patients across the country with digital health solutions, ensuring that healthcare is not just a privilege for some but a foundation for a truly developed and resilient India. It is critical for us to use the power of artificial intelligence to enable healthcare access to everyone, everywhere. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals The true potential of corporate social responsibility lies in its ability to drive transformative changes, especially in healthcare. By embracing digital health initiatives, health systems can evolve further by creating a systematic and systemic approach and a solution that addresses real challenges detrimental to better health outcomes. In the CSR space, organizations/foundations can co-design an innovative approach, pilot and test the concept, validate through multistakeholder participation and establish the pathway of results. Partnerships and sustained dialoguing are essential to ensure that impactful solutions reach wider population and generate long-lasting improvements in healthcare systems and prevalent behaviours. Asheesh Jain, Head, Health and Nutrition, JSW Foundation The journey of FIRST Cancer Care highlights the essential role of multistakeholder collaboration in tackling India’s cancer care needs. By focusing on screening, capacity-building and raising awareness, we are laying the groundwork for a healthcare ecosystem that can effectively manage cancer and improve patient outcomes. This initiative serves as a valuable model for how partnerships can help overcome challenges and extend critical healthcare services to all. P . Jagannath, Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India – an Impact Journey 39

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