Why is Healthcare the Next Big Thing in India? [Infographic]

| 340 days ago

Despite attracting billions of dollars in investments, the Indian healthcare system has failed to provide effective health services to 1.2 billion people. The core challenges are straightforward – Accessibility, Availability and Affordability; however, tackling them requires disruptive and contextual solutions. The following infographic highlights how Indian technology entrepreneurs will be key to addressing the woes of Indian healthcare in the 21st century.

 



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Soumitra Sharma

About Soumitra Sharma

Soumitra Sharma is part of the Investments Team at IDG Ventures India, a US$ 150 million venture capital fund focused on investing in Indian technology and technology-enabled businesses. Its India portfolio consists of 20 companies – Agile Financial Technologies, Apalya, Aujas Networks, ConnectM, eShakti, FirstCry, Forus Health, iCreate Software, iProf India, iViz Techno Solutions, Manthan Systems, Myntra, Ozone Media, Perfint, Sourcebits Technologies, Valyoo Technologies, Vserve, Zivame, 3D Solid Compression and Kreeda. The fund is part of IDG Ventures, a global network of technology venture funds with over US$6 billion under management, over 220 investee companies and 10 offices across Asia and North America. If you would like to discuss your venture or business plan, or simply bounce off any ideas, Soumitra can be reached at soumitra_sharma@idgvcindia.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @soumitra_sharma. :: Disclaimer :: The views and opinions expressed in this column are strictly personal, and not those of any organization/institution the author is or has been a part of, nor is made in any official capacity of such organization/institution, unless explicitly stated otherwise. None of the information, views and opinions in the column should be construed as business or legal advice.