Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has called for a balanced approach between the creation of clinical health infrastructure and the demands of public health. Mr Ansari was speaking at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi today. He said although India is experiencing a rapid health transition, the country's disease burden remains extraordinarily high. He underlined the need for a comprehensive legislation that covers the various aspects of healthcare rights, delivery and related matters. <br/><br/>The Vice President said excessive focus on curative medical care detracts attention from the much more cost-effective and efficient option of preventive public health investments. Pointing out that public expenditure on health, particularly public health continues to be low, Mr Ansari called for an increase in financial commitment, both by the Centre and the States, towards public health concerns in to make the 1978 Alma Ata declaration of Health for All a reality. <br/><br/>On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Satyendar Jain were also present.