Universal health coverage: The way forward


 
Language:

English

Author:

Jindal AK

Series/Journal Title:

Indian Journal of Public Health

Volume:

58

Issue:

3

Description:

Universal health coverage (UHC) is the means to provide accessible and appropriate health services to all citizens without financial hardships. India, an emerging economy with demographic window of opportunity has been facing dual burden of diseases in midst of multiple transitions. Health situation in the country despite quantum improvements in recent past has enormous challenges with urban-rural and interstate differentials. Successful national programs exists, but lack ability to provide and sustain UHC.[from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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