Encouraging to see the govt's attention on mental health: Fortis Healthcare

"It is very encouraging to see the government’s attention on the mental health of the citizens. The proposed National Tele-mental Programme will prove to be beneficial for a large section of society, enabling access to quality mental health counselling. The announcement regarding upgradation of 2 lakh angadwadis and the rolling out of the digital health mission will also help in providing greater access to healthcare services and strengthen capacities. As the programme is a long-term one, I am sure that funds will be made available in the future. That apart, the special status given to data centres is going to have an impact on the digitalisation of the healthcare ecosystem, both from the insurers’ as well as the providers’ perspective. I think these are very positive outcomes from the health perspective."