In new health and wellness centres, India has a good plan for primary care – backed by little action

The budget announcement about these upgraded primary health facilities has been overshadowed by the National Health Protection Scheme.

T Sundararaman

· Mar 01, 2018 · 04:41 pm

How Thailand built a universal healthcare system without giving private sector free rein

The country offered robust financing to the public sector rather than relying on markets.

T Sundararaman

· Feb 20, 2018 · 02:30 pm

Lessons from Thailand: For universal health coverage, invest in public systems and human resources

Thailand spends as much of its GDP on health as India, yet it offers the entire range of healthcare services to all citizens for free.

T Sundararaman

· Feb 19, 2018 · 02:30 pm

Opinion: Modicare is more an election gimmick than a real solution to India’s health needs

The mega health insurance scheme announced in Budget 2018 is largely geared towards the corporate healthcare industry’s interests.

T Sundararaman

· Feb 05, 2018 · 06:30 am

A new Indian Medical Service needs doctors as administrators of public health

Public health management needs expertise in all key health systems, which is beyond the scope of officers of the IAS.

T Sundararaman

· Jul 26, 2017 · 02:30 pm