Over the past few years, digital technologies have revolutionised the tools used to seek information, communicate, prevent and treat diseases by increasing reach, participation, transparency and accountability while lowering costs. Health outreach has to evolve from being top-down to participatory because people want answers before they agree to partner with government to be part of the solution. Does healthcare need a new discourse in India? Absolutely. Over the past few years, digital technologies have revolutionised the tools used to seek information, communicate, prevent and treat diseases by increasing reach, participation, transparency and accountability while lowering costs. No matter where they live, people are increasingly voicing their concerns and challenging unilateral decisions taken by health providers. Health outreach has to evolve from being top-down to participatory because people want answers before they agree to be a part of India’s development journey.

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