India’s health care system has evolved rapidly over the past two decades. Advances in pharmaceuticals, hospitals, medical technology, and digital health have transformed the way people access and experience care. From life-saving therapies to cutting-edge equipment and expanded insurance coverage, healthcare has become more sophisticated and more available than ever before. Among the first systems to be rolled out will be the digital health identifier, ‘swasthya account’, which will help individuals create their identity in the national healthcare system for ease of access to their personal health information(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Yet for millions of people, the first and most critical step in the health journey, accurate and timely diagnosis still remains out of reach. Diagnosis shapes clinical decisions, guides treatment, prevents misuse of medicines, and enables stronger disease surveillance. Without it, even the best doctors, hospitals, and therapies cannot achieve their full impact. This gap is not about what has not been done; it is about what more can be achieved if diagnostics is given the same priority as treatment. Making diagnostics accessible, affordable, and reliable …