Out of pocket health spending has risen in rural India: study

Even after adjusting inflation, spending has increased 25 per cent in six years

ASHAs not enough to deliver healthcare to urban poor: study

'Women in urban slums need a basket of healthcare services to meet their needs'

Push to create cadre of family doctors for rural India

Government's National Health Systems Resource Centre is finalising recommendations which are likely to seek inclusion of family medicine in MBBS …

How tribal leadership in Chhattisgarh is helping people access rights

The civil society’s intervention in the tribal regions began in early 1980s on two issues-sustainable livelihood, particularly in forest …

No health without wealth

The latest NSSO data shows that people are being forced to take loans and sell assets for treatment as the government healthcare system deteriorates

Referred to die

Infant deaths in West Bengal’s only super specialty hospital underscrore an urgent need to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas

Why infant deaths continue in north Bengal

Over 350 infants have died in spurts at the Malda district hospital in the past few years; malnourishment, overcrowding and almost non-existent …

Education policy for kids under six

Experts say the plan misses diet, care and ignores children with special needs

Lalitpur’s baby formula

Programme to promote breastfeeding improves health of children under two

Community Health Programmes: Genesis and Impact on Rural Health

Participation of the community is essential for successful implementation of healthcare schemes

Maternal and neonatal mortality rate high despite improvement in childbirth practices

A study conducted in public health centres in Uttar Pradesh shows complying to essential childbirth practices did not significantly alter …

Why 275,000 National Health Mission workers have been protesting for 3 years

National Health Mission workers are up in arms, demanding salary and perks at par with the government's regular staff

This district in Bihar ignores antenatal care; budget allocation very low: survey

Almost 95 per cent of funds allocated for nutrition intervention for pregnant women in Bihar’s Purnea district were utilised for …

Promises alone cannot improve people’s health; government should know that

Now, government has promised ‘world’s largest health scheme’ whose implementation is not possible, at least in 2018.

Govt wishes to achieve healthcare goals by spending Rs 3 a day?

According to the latest National Health Profile, India is one of the countries with the lowest public health spending

Union Budget 2019-20: Hardly any mention of health sector in Budget speech

Among others, fund allocation for upgrading district hospitals to medical colleges goes south

Simply Put: Budget

COVID-19: One nation, one ration card turns spotlight on 2017 govt report

The Union govt report had asked states to remove provisions that restricted migrants in accessing PDS benefits

How Rogi Kalyan Samitis play a role in ensuring self-reliant hospitals in India

The role of an RKS — or hospital management committee — to contribute to Aizawl civil hospital’s growth is worth noting

Get your own vaccine

Down To Earth filed an RTI application to find out the reason of vaccine shortage in India. The response revealed how a plan to promote private …

Budget 2023-24: Marginal rise in health budget not enough to keep up with inflation, experts say

Lesser allocation for health over the years also indicates that we need to go a long way to reach the target of spending 2.5 per cent of GDP for …

Here are some solutions to address health challenges faced by tribal communities

Skilling and support to nurses and midwives will help in ensuring the provision of a responsive healthcare