Think about every time you had to go to the doctor and were prescribed a diagnostic test. You took the prescription to the diagnostic centre, got the tests done, collected the reports, and went back to the doctor. If you were lucky, the doctor had a diagnostic service in his clinic, and saved you a trip. If not, chances are, by the time the reports came back and (maybe) you were referred to another doctor, you had to get some …

In India, imported products account for 80% of medical device sales. Most of those devices were actually developed for middle and high-income countries and are far removed from India’s unique challenges of accessibility and affordability. Considering its population, coupled with poor access to affordable health care, India has the opportunity to significantly enhance reach of diagnosis if affordable and user-friendly medical devices can be injected into the health care delivery systems. Indeed, India presents itself as a glowing opportunity for …