There is a need for a regulator in the healthcare sector to stop private hospitals from profiteering at the cost of health insurance firms and hapless patients. Read more »
There is a mismatch between where the investment in medical education is going and where there is a shortage of medical professionals. Read more »
Political commitment to public health system which is key to delivering universal health coverage is missing at the moment. Read more »
The roadmap provided by the NITI Aayog favours privatisation of healthcare, but the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the need for a robust public health system. Read more »
India's public health system needs to progress to universal healthcare. Read more »