K. Srinath Reddy, president of the Public Health Foundation of India chaired the high-level expert group on universal health coverage. In an interview with Pragya Singh, Reddy blames “our society’s negligent approach” for children dying in hospitals from treatable conditions, and argues that less economic inequality would mean better public health even at the same per capita GDP.
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Why is healthcare for children in bad shape? Is it lack of planning or resource allocation?
India needs an overall reorganisation of health services. Resource allocation is absolutely critical but the crucial element is human resources. A primary health centre (PHC) or sub-centre is designed for a certain purpose but they don’t deliver that purpose. Apart from...
