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Citizens and the health sector have huge expectations from the new government. The aim should be to address issues fast and come…

Even at the start of the century, the quality and outcomes of healthcare in India were significantly lower than most nations of…

Health can never be an isolated topic. It needs to be addressed in a holistic/ comprehensive way. The vision should be to ensure a…

The urban health landscape has different priorities and challenges and the launch of the National Urban Health Mission is welcome…

In every major Indian city, corporate hospitals now seem to be on every corner. Modern air conditioned interiors, fancy reception…

It is encouraging to note that a new National Health Policy is under consideration, but it is important that this policy focuses…

There are a lot of issues that needs focus in the New Health Policy. Some of them are: Government should increase health…

The health sector budget was 1.04 per cent in the 11th Five Year Plan. The expenditure on health should be increased to three per…

The need for universal health coverage has never been greater. Today, India's healthcare system is grappling with dual burden of…

Recommendations for the proposed new health policy are: There should be one comprehensive health care policy for the country with…