India@100: Resolving the tribal health challenge

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health   Source: IE  Context: As India celebrates its achievements, it must build a healthcare system that caters to tribal communities.   Since independence, India has made remarkable strides: As the world’s 5th-largest economy and a leader in the digital …

Poor infrastructure, staff crunch continues to plague healthcare in rural India: Centre

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health   Source: DTE  Direction: The article highlights the recent data related to rural healthcare in India and government initiatives to transform rural healthcare.  Context: According to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s Rural Health Statistics 2021-2022, India’s …