NATHEALTH Signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with The Task Force Health Care (TFHC) India, a Dutch organisation representing the Life Sciences & Health sector. The Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mark Rutte . Dutch Ministers present are Ms. Lilianne Ploumen Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation and Ms. Sharon Dijksma- Agriculture graced the event of the MoU signing ceremony in Delhi at Taj Palace Hotel on 5th June. This collaboration is intended to improve healthcare and the life sciences & health sector in both countries through a strong cooperation between the two organisations and its members.
The present Memorandum of Understanding will come into effect from 5th June, the date of signing and will remain effective for a period of three years. Mr. Anjan Bose, Secretary General, NATHEALTH, said that our key objective of signing the MoU is to promote cooperation and exchange of information, knowledge and expertise between NATHEALTH & TFHC in the field of life sciences & health, on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit, taking into account the applicable laws and legal provisions in each country.
Mr. Len de Jong, chairman TFHC India: The Task Force Health Care is an innovative Dutch platform for the medical sector, which combines the expertise of companies, NGO’s, knowledge-institutes and the Dutch government. The Netherlands are keen to share their knowledge and experience with that of India. Together we will be able to provide excellent medical health in India as well as the Netherlands.
Mr. Sushobhan Dasgupta, President, NATHEALTH, said India needs a significant increase in funding ($3 trillion cumulatively) to bridge the gaps in Indian healthcare ecosystem. Through this alliance NATHEALTH & Task Force Health Care will develop and strengthen cooperation and exchange in Hospital building & infrastructure, Healthy aging including rehabilitation, Health systems strengthening including eHealth and management, Medical devices, equipment and medical technology, education & training, best practice sharing and alignment with National Health Policies of the respective countries.
Mr. Sander Vorselman, vice-chairman TFHC India: The Netherlands continues to have the best health care system in the EU. I am looking forward to learning more about Indian health care possibilities, while sharing our Dutch knowledge on infrastructure, buildings, and hospital planning. This MOU will provide the opportunity for strong cooperation and will prove mutually beneficial.
Mr. Bose further added, the creation of physical and financial access to healthcare for every citizen is core to the development of the economy. This will be essential to build the safety net that every citizen is entitled to. India can draw learning from several countries (developed and developing) around the world in how they have progressed in building the backbone of infrastructure (physical and social) for the growth of their economies. This association is a step forward towards that.
The coordination of all activities under this Memorandum of Understanding will be done by the Secretariat of Healthcare Federation of India (NATHEALTH) and the Programme Management of TFHC India.
