The latest editorial in leading medical journal Lancet has severely criticised the health systems in India. It goes on to say that publicly financed universal health coverage (UHC) has been discussed since the dawn of the nation and recommended by domestic and external stakeholders. The report says that given the popular uptake of universal health coverage reforms elsewhere in Asia, the February 4 Punjab elections may be a tipping point for health in India. He launched popular UHC reforms in the capital and two years later was elected president. Because states have responsibility for health, the upcoming elections will raise the importance of access to quality, affordable health care in India, regardless of the electoral outcome.

Source: dna January 18, 2017 02:43 UTC