India, March 18 -- "Today, India is undertaking a transformative journey, one that looks at illness to wellness from a completely new prism. As we delve into the significance of health and hygiene, let us acknowledge India's remarkable evolution in this realm. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000, we have achieved a ratio of 1:900 which is an improvement over the guidelines. Investing in health and hygiene is not just a moral imperative, it is an economic necessity", said Bhubaneswar Kalita, Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, and Family Welfare at ASSOCHAM's 2nd Awareness Summit on Illness to Wellness.

"The government has increased the number of medical colleges, and ...