India’s Union Budget 2026 is not merely an annual fiscal exercise; it is a directional signal for how the country envisions its healthcare system over the next decade. By crossing…
In rural India, nearly 65% of the population still depends on public health infrastructure that is often underfunded, understaffed, and overstretched. According to the National Health Profile (2023), the doctor-to-patient…
Kerala has long been hailed as a frontrunner in public health, and its latest achievement reinforces that reputation. With an infant mortality rate (IMR) of just 5 per 1,000 live…
When India became independent in 1947, our healthcare system was facing enormous challenges — high infant mortality, frequent epidemics, and limited access to doctors or hospitals.Fast forward to today, and…
A few weeks ago, I stood outside a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in rural Andhra Pradesh. A bright blue water tank gleamed under the sun, funded by a CSR initiative…