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  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Systems

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  • India's rapid transformation includes economic growth but neglects healthcare.
  • Healthcare is a pressing need, yet often overlooked in policy discussions.
  • Decreasing subsidies and cautious social sector investment impact healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize healthcare as a national priority.
  • To advocate for strong primary care at the center of healthcare delivery.
  • To discuss the role of family medicine in India's health system.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion at the 2nd National Conference on Family Medicine and Primary Care 2015 (FMPC).
  • Focus on the theme "Healthcare is Primary."
  • Expert recommendations on strengthening the general health system.

Main Results:

  • Experts recommended strengthening the general health system over disease-specific vertical programs.
  • The public health system needs capacity and skills for person-centered care.
  • Proactive human resource policies in health are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Family medicine (academic primary care) remains a priority, building on the National Health Policy 2002.
  • Strengthening primary care is essential for comprehensive community health services.
  • Healthcare must be recognized as a national priority in India.