India needs to focus on preventive cures: Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS


India needs to focus on preventive cures: Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS

Speaking to Digital ASSOCHAM on the sidelines of the 2nd ASSOCHAM Conference on Health Security for All, the Director, AIIMS - Dr. Randeep Guleria stressed on the need for preventive measures against contagious diseases. He also spoke of the increasing pressure on public healthcare and the change in preferences of AIIMS Alumni.

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