New Delhi: An Indian parliamentary panel has issued a dire warning about the impending collapse of the country’s healthcare system, spotlighting the harmful impact of excessive and unnecessary surgeries driven by the profit motives of corporatized hospitals.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the panel’s report reveals that 44% of surgeries conducted in India are unnecessary and often fraudulent, a trend that not only endangers patients but also undermines the integrity of healthcare practices. The emphasis on profit over patient care has led to a surge in unethical medical practices, risking lives and exploiting patients for financial gain. The alarming findings have prompted calls for urgent systemic reforms to restore ethical standards and patient-centric care in India’s healthcare sector, as the country faces a critical juncture in addressing these deep-rooted issues.