Hyderabad, April 9 (RAHNUMA): A strong call for equitable and accessible healthcare marked the national-level “Health Conclave–2026”, held on the occasion of World Health Day. Addressing the gathering, Dundra Kumara Swamy stressed that “health is the real wealth” and must be treated as a national priority.
The conclave, jointly organised by Bliss Berg Future Of and SIMS Hospital, brought together leading doctors, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. Dr. Srinivas, medical director of SIMS Hospital, executive director Sattar Kurma Rao, Dr Somayajulu (general & laparoscopic surgeon), Dr Rajasekhar Reddy (Robotic & Orthopaedic surgeon) and other experts highlighted the urgent need to shift focus from treatment to prevention and early intervention.
In his address, Dundra Kumara Swamy remarked that while the military safeguards a nation, it is the health of its people that truly builds it. He emphasised that health is not merely the absence of disease but a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Reiterating the core message of World Health Day, he stressed that access to quality healthcare must reach every citizen, especially during emergencies and future health crises. Calling for urgent reforms, he urged the government to increase public health expenditure to at least 5% of GDP, strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, expand the medical workforce and ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines.
Dr. Srinivas, Medical Director of SIMS Hospital, observed that modern healthcare must move beyond treatment to focus on prevention and early intervention. He stressed the importance of extending advanced medical technologies to rural areas and enhancing public awareness through sustained initiatives.
The conclave concluded with a strong message: healthcare must be recognised not as a privilege, but as a fundamental right. The call for “Health for All” resonated as the central theme of the event.
