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

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

MDG-led healthcare policy not comprehensive, says report

In a Union budget wish list, civil society organisations call for course correction in policy and improving access to healthcare in India

ASHAs not enough to deliver healthcare to urban poor: study

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

Budget through the years post liberalisation

Run up to Budget 2012-13

Rural health, malnutrition get attention

Health sector overall allocated even less than what it received last year, say experts

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

Criminal neglect takes toll on Attappady tribes

30 infants die in five months as result of malnutrition; rural development minister announces Rs 125 crore package

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 …

Universal health scare

The country’s planners are debating how to provide healthcare to all. In a drastic shift from the 65-year-old public health system, the …

Rare takes on the year just passing by

Being a Down To Earth reporter entails merging the personal with the professional. The magazine you so dearly own has a fascinating world hidden …

Lalitpur’s baby formula

Programme to promote breastfeeding improves health of children under two