PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PSGIMSR) organised a special lecture on “Citizen-Centered Health System for India” on Tuesday. Dr. Vikram Patel, Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, USA, was the keynote speaker.
PSGIMSR organised the lecture as part of the PSG & Sons’ Charities’ Centenary Year celebrations. The lecture was part of the Centenary Lecture Series being conducted across all PSG institutions.
The lecture brought together healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, students and administrators for an engaging discussion on the future of healthcare in India.
Drawing on his extensive experience in global mental health and health systems, Dr. Patel highlighted the need to build healthcare systems that are people-centred, equitable, accessible and responsive to the realities of communities. He emphasised the importance of moving beyond conventional models of healthcare delivery and strengthening community-based approaches, task-sharing, digital innovation and partnerships across sectors.
The lecture also explored how India can leverage its demographic dividend, technological capabilities and community resources to create a healthcare system that places people and their lived experiences at its centre.
Dr. T. M. Subbarao, Principal, PSGIMSR; Dr. J. S. Bhuvaneswaran, Director, PSG Super Speciality Hospital; Dr. Balaji, Advisor, PSG Institute of Oncology; Dr Sudha Ramalingam, Director, Research & Innovation; PSGIMSR; and Dr. R. Jayadeepa, Principal, PSG College of Nursing, graced the event along with several physicians, academicians and students.
