LIFE SCIENCES ROUNDTABLE: THE VIEW FROM INDIAN STATES

Continuing the focus on engaging at the state level, the U.S.-India Business Council will lead a business delegation focused on the life sciences to the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on June 24-25, 2019.  Participating companies include Gilead Sciences, Boston Scientific, Mylan Laboratories, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, GE Health and Abbott Laboratories.

Delegation members will meet with the officials from the Health Departments of both states to discuss key sector-specific issues and opportunities for collaboration between the government and private sector.  Identified topics include

• Public-private partnerships (PPP) in cancer care, cardiac care, MCH, and radiology
• Model health & wellness centers
• Skill development and enhancement programs with a focus on developing the next generation of radiology technicians, cardiac care technician, specialty nursing care providers, etc.
• Tele-ICU networks
• Immunization programs
• Access of innovative medicines through the state government formulary
• Government-led health sector capacity development initiatives & partnership opportunities
• Adoption of Ayushman Bharat and state-level healthcare schemes
• Collaboration on BSC therapies
• Collaboration in HCP training and medical education areas
• Expansion of viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV) screenings to health and wellness centers.RyIndia