Experts push for CSR-funded health awareness drives
Live MintNew Delhi, Feb 17 Health experts and industry leaders have stressed the urgent need for Corporate Social Responsibility to play a larger role in addressing India's growing healthcare challenges. With rising cases of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and obesity, experts believe that CSR funding must be channelled into large-scale awareness programmes to help people make informed health choices. Dr H K Chopra, Chief Cardiologist, Medanta Moolchand Heart Institute, New Delhi, warned of India's rising burden of lifestyle diseases, stating, "India is fast becoming the global capital of diabetes and hypertension." "With 85% of Indians lacking basic health awareness, CSR must step in to educate communities and drive preventive care. CSR must prioritise school-based health programmes, community screenings and sustainable lifestyle initiatives to prevent long-term health complications," the doctor said.
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