Healthcare and Lifesciences
Pandemic becomes ‘unexpected catalyst’ for healthtech startups
14 Dec 2021
1 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc not only on human health
but also on the global economy. However, for healthtech startups in India, the
Covid-induced lockdowns and social distancing turned out to be a blessing in
disguise and a driver of growth.
The pandemic exposed the gaps in the healthcare industry. In
India, the crumbling healthcare infrastructure was laid bare -- poor hospital
infrastructure, acute shortage of doctors, nursing staff and equipment and
specialised treatment facilities, particularly in primary healthcare centres,
in rural areas.
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