by admin | Dec 31, 2022 | Editorial
The renewed surge of COVID-19 cases in China has begun to worry governments across countries. We are seeing a flurry of activities in the government and a parade of experts on media channels. The knee-jerk reaction confirms that we have not learned the lessons that...
by admin | Dec 5, 2022 | Editorial
The COVID-19 pandemic brought health to the top of the global, national, and subnational policy agenda. The confluence of crises (climate, pandemic, geopolitical, and financial) being faced by the world today is drawing the attention of policy actors in several...
by admin | Nov 7, 2022 | Editorial
Policy formulation is an important and complex function of the government. It is akin to the complex process a physician undertakes in formulating a management plan for a patient. Physicians are trained to undertake this process through a structured clinical...
by admin | Oct 10, 2022 | Editorial
Digital technology is expected to transform every facet of healthcare in the near future. However, many may be left behind in this transformation if policies do not address the issues of digital literacy, inclusivity, and last-mile connectivity. Access to digital...
by admin | Sep 8, 2022 | Editorial
In the 75 years of its journey as an independent nation, India has made quantum leaps in improving the delivery of healthcare services for its people. Despite the progress, inequity continues to hamper health outcomes for many population groups, closely tied to their...
by admin | Aug 4, 2022 | Editorial
Non-communicable diseases account for more than half of disease burden in every state of India today. While deaths due to communicable diseases have been declining due to improving hygiene, vaccines, vector control, antimicrobials etc., the potential of milder...