Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is organising sixth FICCI HEAL, its annual healthcare conference from August, 27-29, 2012 at FICCI, New Delhi. The central theme of the conference is “Universal Healthcare: Dream or Reality?” The main features of the event are conference, master classes, B2Bs and poster presentation.
India aims towards achieving universal healthcare by 2020. In spite of the increased public spending proposed in the 12th Plan, private out-of-pocket expenditures on health will remain high as compared to other countries in the world. Global experience shows that universal health care is feasible provided there is sustained public finance. The government has proposed to provide universal health care in the 12th Plan by taking steps to provide free generic drugs at all public health facilities. But, will India be able to live its dream of ‘Quality Healthcare for All’ in the present context, is a question we need to ponder upon.
The conference would be a conglomeration of policy makers and national and international leaders from healthcare and associated industries with participation of about 350-400 delegates from India and abroad. This conference endeavours to keep universal healthcare as the core theme of the conference and deliberate on the emerging opportunities, challenges and solutions.
For more details contact:
Shilpa Sharma
Assistant Director
FICCI Health Services Division
FICCI Federation House, Tansen Marg
Tel: (011) 23487438/ 23738760– 70 (Extn. 438/ 513)
Fax: (011) 23320714/ 23721504
Email: healthservices@ficci.com
Website: www.ficci-heal.com