National Healthcare Leadership Forum 2025: India’s Medical Revolution Shifts Focus to Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

A $300 Billion Opportunity. The forum opened with a strategic vision for "India’s Vision 2030," presented by Aryaman Tandon of Praxis Global Alliance. While India’s healthcare sector is valued at $300 billion, Tandon noted a significant gap: India carries 20% of the global disease burden but accounts for only 1% of global healthcare spending. Addressing fragmentation and insurance gaps remains the primary challenge to unlocking the nation’s full potential.

Values-Based Leadership Dr Naveen Nischal, Founding Chairman of VOH and Co-founder of Ujala Cygnus, emphasised that modern healthcare leadership requires constant adaptation. “There is no fixed rulebook,” Dr Nischal remarked. “What remains constant are strong values—particularly trust and ethics—along with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.”

Celebrity Endorsement for Innovation. The event was graced by the Chief Guest and actor Ameesha Patel, who praised the dedication of healthcare professionals. Sharing her personal interest in bioengineering, she highlighted how the fusion of science and compassion improves lives, applauding the VOH National Healthcare Awards for recognising those driving meaningful change.

The Shift to "Bharat" A central theme of the forum was the decentralisation of healthcare. Key discussions led by industry giants like Rajiv Nath (Hindustan Syringes) and Abhishek Kapoor (Regency Healthcare) focused on:

• The National Medical Device Policy 2023: Reducing import dependence and establishing medtech parks in non-metro regions.

• Asset-Light Models: Innovative hospital expansion strategies to ensure affordability in smaller cities.

• Integrated Ecosystems: The role of genomics and digital payment reforms in patient-centric care.

Recognizing Excellence. The forum concluded with the presentation of over 100 National Healthcare Awards. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General of AHPI, for his decades of service to healthcare quality and accreditation.

The 2025 forum reinforced a clear message: the next decade of Indian healthcare excellence will be defined by its ability to provide high-quality, technology-led care to every corner of the country.