Country could save around $5 billion annually through tele-medicine technology says Union Minister

New Delhi:  Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that tele-medicine technology could save India around five billion dollars annually. He said tele-medicine is no longer an option but a necessity. He was addressing the CII Asia Health 2021 summit on the theme of ‘Transforming Healthcare for a better tomorrow’.

The Minister said that digital health is the next frontier to ensure healthcare delivery is accessible, available, and affordable. He called for innovative healthcare solutions like Telemedicine in a country like India, where there is a shortage of medical professionals, and millions of people live in rural areas.