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Hospital dedicated to geriatric care inaugurated in city

A new hospital dedicated to geriatric care has been inaugurated in India, highlighting the urgent need for specialized facilities for the aging population. Currently, India has only about 20,000 dedicated senior care beds, starkly contrasted by nearly eight million in China and close to three million in the U.S. This disparity underscores the growing challenges of elder care in India and the importance of addressing the healthcare needs of senior citizens, which is crucial for future policy development.