The National Health Conclave (NHC) on Healthy Ageing, organized by Vayah Vikas and AHPI, concluded on 29th April 2023 with over 120 experts from across the country participating in the event. The conclave focused on key issues relating to healthy ageing, including mental health, social engagement, health insurance, technology, and research relevant to older adults.

 

Subsequent to the conclave, a white paper is to be prepared which will be submitted to the government and other stakeholders, outlining policy recommendations for reforms in the field of healthy ageing.

 The conclave was inaugurated by  Mr.Shibulal, Co founder of Infosys and featured the keynote addresses by Dr. Devi Shetty, Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan and Dr. Alexander Thomas, organizing Chairs of NHC 2023 among others addressed the audience. 

 The sessions were chaired by leading experts in the field, including Dr. K Srinath Reddy, Former President, PHFI, Prof. S Raghunath, Professor of Strategy, IIM Bangalore, Prof. O V Nandimath, Prof. of Law, NLSIU and Mr. Rajit Mehta, MD & CEO, Antara Senior Living.

 The conclave also featured the release of the book "Embracing the Golden Years," a comprehensive guide to healthy ageing, edited by Dr. Alexander Thomas, Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Ms. Divya Alexander, and Ms. Sugandhi Baliga.

 "The success of the NHC on Healthy Ageing and the positive outcomes it has generated has enthused us and through our white paper, we hope to bring about meaningful policy reforms that will benefit older adults across the country," said Dr Alexander Thomas

For more information on the NHC Conclave and its outcomes, please visit [https://ahpi.in/NHC2023/]