India to require 1.3 bn sq ft of additional healthcare space
01 Jul 2022 Editorial Team
India is reportedly expected to
redefine the healthcare landscape
and delivery in the country in the
coming times. India has one of
the lowest bed-to-population
ratios in the world, which is
indicative of the infrastructure gap
as well as the vast growth
potential of this segment. The
country will require an additional
1.3 bn sq ft of healthcare space to
improve the infrastructure
disparity. The growing incidence
of cancer and cardiovascular
diseases, and the COVID-19
pandemic have helped identify the
challenges that exist in terms of
infrastructure and flexibility to
cater to sudden influx of patients
and capacity building. Most of
these challenges existed prior to
the pandemic, but have now come
to greater focus. Due to specific
storage needs of pharmaceuticals
and vaccines, the demand for
warehouse spaces will grow too.