The research published in The Lancet analysed data from more than 18 countries and showed that poor quality healthcare is responsible for a greater number of deaths than insufficient access to care
2 min read7 Sep 2018Facilities require urgent attention. There are two elements. One is fundamentalstrengthen infrastructure, improve physical access and ensure adequate human resources
3 min read14 Mar 2018Less than one-third (29%) of households have at least one usual member covered under health insurance or health scheme, shows National Family Health Survey
3 min read24 Jan 2018Several components and entities need to work together for the Indian public health system to realize its potential
5 min read10 Jan 2018Its clumsy approach doesn't bode well for the cooperation with the private sector outlined in the recent National Health Policy
4 min read10 May 2017The outbreak has exposed the hollowness of the public health system, especially in the matter of preparedness and monitoring of drug stocks
5 min read20 Mar 2015The country is a happy hunting ground for communicable diseases
3 min read9 Jul 2013China’s public health system has come a long way since the 2002 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
2 min read16 Apr 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared