To bring the efforts and dedication of the healthcare providers in taking patient centricity at the next level, and individuals, organizations, groups and agencies that undertake patient advocacy and influencing policy and social and economic demographics, IHW Council is initiating The Patient First Awards. These recognitions from India’s premier health awareness and advocacy will bring to the fore the credible and outstanding contribution of institutions, organizations, healthcare services providers, all level of patient’s groups and individual focusing on various illness and diseases to bring patient centricity and advocacy to the core of health & healthcare ecosystem.