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Private Equity’s Role in Tackling Global Healthcare Inequalities

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  Healthcare inequalities remain a pressing issue worldwide, especially in developing economies like India, where access to quality care is often limited. Private equity firms are emerging as key players in addressing these disparities by providing much-needed capital, fostering innovation, and driving efficiency in healthcare delivery systems. With strategic investments in hospitals, diagnostic centers, telemedicine platforms, and pharmaceutical companies , private equity investment in India like those offered by Quadria Capital is helping bridge the healthcare gap, bringing hope to underserved communities. Understanding Global Healthcare Inequalities Many factors drive inequalities in healthcare, economic disparities, inadequate infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled professionals, to name a few. Moreover, you can find an uneven distribution of healthcare facilities between urban and rural areas and an insufficient focus on preventive care and public health. These challen...
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Private Equity Investment in Indian Healthcare Sector is Need of The Hour

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The Indian healthcare system is already overburdened due to its aging population and growing chronic disease. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic added an extra burden and exposed India's healthcare system to the world. Hence, India's struggling health system needs considerable attention from the government as well as private players. Government has to do more in terms of funding and fulfilling the demand for skilled labour. Capital access is one of the major hurdles in the growth of the Indian healthcare sector. Today, at 1.26% of the GDP, the country's public expenditure on health continues to remain the lowest globally, making it seem like an uphill task to meet the target of 2.5% of the GDP by 2025. Along with strengthen India's infrastructure like building highways, power plants, and ensuring there is a roof over every Indian’s head, there is a need to focus on healthcare in the country. The private sector has been playing an important role in develop...
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Singapore’s Healthtech Industry: A Hotbed for Investors and VCs

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With more and more people opting for new technologies to provide better treatments, the health tech industry in Singapore is on a growth trajectory. The health tech startups are offering an exciting range of products and services such as period tracker apps, blood pressure watches, etc. Given its focus on preventive healthcare, the region is ripe for the entry of foreign and domestic  private equity firms in Singapore .  Many other factors propel healthtech market in Asia and Singapore: ·          The geographical location, a huge network of skilled professionals, and government support make Singapore an ideal healthcare destination for tech companies. Tech companies are using more online channels to connect with and educate their audience, thus fuelling growth in the industry. Singapore, not to be left behind, has also taken some significant steps in the Asian healthtech sector.( Private Equity Firms in Singapore) ·   ...
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