19th CII Healthcare East

At the inaugural session of the 19th CII Healthcare East, Mr Rupak Barua, vice-chair, West Bengal State Council, CII and managing director & CEO, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital, called attention to the priorities shaping Bengal's healthcare future. He lauded the state health insurance scheme Swasthya Sathi as a standout example of excellent planning and seamless execution - proof that policy can truly transform lives when backed by intent and precision.

He urged healthcare leaders to unlock the region's untapped medical-tourism potential and embrace telemedicine to bridge the urban-rural divide and reach patients across borders. Speaking later at Taj Raajkutir, he closed with a timeless reminder - growth must be powered by innovation, but grounded in unwavering medical ethics.