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Giving quality healthcare can help save 3 out of 5 lives per year: Study
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 2018India’s rural public health facilities need urgent fixing
Facilities require urgent attention. There are two elements. One is fundamentalstrengthen infrastructure, improve physical access and ensure adequate human resources
3 min read14 Mar 2018Just 20% women and 23% men are covered by health insurance in India, says survey
Less 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 2018It takes a village
Several components and entities need to work together for the Indian public health system to realize its potential
5 min read10 Jan 2018The government lacks clarity on healthcare
Its clumsy approach doesn't bode well for the cooperation with the private sector outlined in the recent National Health Policy
4 min read10 May 2017Outside In | Why 1,731 Indians died of swine flu
The 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 2015India’s dysfunctional public health system
The country is a happy hunting ground for communicable diseases
3 min read9 Jul 2013It’s not SARS and other reasons to stay calm over bird flu
China’s public health system has come a long way since the 2002 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
2 min read16 Apr 2013Popular Topics
Budget
The 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