Despite lofty ambitions, the expanded Ayushman Bharat scheme struggles with low registrations, uneven state performances, and systemic challenges. #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY #healthcare Read more »
Ayushman Bharat's benefits are cornered by the southern states, leaving northern peers grappling with infrastructure challenges. #AyushmanBharat #policy #healthcare Read more »
With the expansion of coverage to senior citizens, Ayushman Bharat is becoming a crucial social safety net for millions of Indians. #AyushmanBharat #healthcare #seniorcitizen #BJP Read more »
Gender disparities persist even in universal healthcare programmes with women facing unique challenges in accessing care. #ayushmanbharat #pmjay #bsby Read more »
The proposed unified health interface will improve delivery of health services by ensuring interoperability of information across various applications used by patients and service providers. Read more »
Insurance schemes won’t help the poor; India needs a robust public health system that offers free diagnostics and medicines. Read more »
Covid-19 pandemic saw people struggling to access healthcare services in time, highlighting the need for a robust Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, or HEMS. Read more »
The government must expand the scope of Ayushman Bharat scheme to add provision for treating workers falling ill due to heat wave. Read more »
India spends just 1% of the GDP on health, the challenge is to bring it closer to double digits. Read more »