Addressing Bengaluru Diabetes Conference, Dr Jitendra Singh calls upon healthcare sector to move away from overdependence on government funding and encourage a culture of extensive private-sector participation for synergised healthcare;
Oct 24, 2025
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- Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the Bengaluru Diabetes Conference on October 24, 2025.
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