The National Health Policy 2017 was notified last week. But by repeating the unsuccessful strategy of appointing contractual AYUSH doctors in primary health facilities, the policy goes into reverse gear. The Clinical Establishments Act 2010 was passed by Parliament with the aim of regulating clinical standards, both in the private and public health sector, and ending quackery. It has received scant backing from the state governments and was rejected by the Indian Medical Association. This sounds egalitarian but could drive away the relative advantages that Indian medical tourism presents.

Source: Indian Express March 22, 2017 19:35 UTC