by admin | Nov 14, 2023 | Editorial
At the heart of a robust health system lies its capacity to effectively respond to the health needs of its people. The primal health need of living beings is relief from suffering. The urgency of this relief often correlates with the intensity of the suffering...
by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | Editorial
Our world is like a vast, interconnected family where all beings rely on one another and on the elements of nature. Understanding and accepting this interconnectedness should reshape our approach to health. It calls for equitable access to nutritious food, clean...
by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | Editorial
India boasts of a well-designed multi-tiered state-level public healthcare system, including sub-centers, primary health centers, community health centers, area hospitals, district hospitals, and tertiary care referral teaching hospitals, based on the Bhore...
by admin | Aug 9, 2023 | Editorial
While health systems evolve to be responsive to the health needs of people, the health status of people is determined by many variables outside of health systems. Various social, economic, environmental, and commercial determinants not only influence the longevity of...
by admin | Jul 10, 2023 | Editorial
Health systems are expected to be responsive to the health needs of people at all times. For systems to be responsive, they should have an effective monitoring and evaluation system with efficient feedback loops. The burden of disease defines the health needs of...
by admin | Jun 7, 2023 | Editorial
Poor quality of healthcare services accounts for two-thirds of preventable deaths across low- and middle-income countries, despite improvements in access and financial protection. While strict quality standards and assurance are insisted on for health products like...
