Infrastructure deficits and a lack of awareness about available healthcare benefits remain significant obstacles to achieving universal health coverage in India ...
Given the rapid internationalisation of many dimensions of health and disruptive technologies reshaping health strategy, India needs an inter-governmental institution for the health domain ...
Climate change is intensifying existing health vulnerabilities. Placing health at the heart of the climate justice movement is thus essential for meaningful progress. ...
Constitutional provisions for the right to health cannot be realised without integrating frameworks for the health of people and the planet. ...
Adopting holistic approaches to address the interlinkages between health and other gender-sensitive SDG targets is key to achieving equitable and sustainable health outcomes for all ...
Although the government has initiated schemes to extend proper healthcare, many sections of people are still excluded from its coverage or are unable to avail the medical benefits ...
As nations in the Indo-Pacific region grapple with shared health challenges, health diplomacy can serve as a pivotal force in advancing public health objectives in the region ...
The G20 has over the years influenced the growth trajectory of global digital health by ensuring international cooperation between different stakeholders at a global level ...
With India’s assumption as the voice of the Global South, its progress in the maternal mortality ratio and maternal and child health can serve as a blueprint for other developing countries ...
Given the diversity of stakeholders and technical requirements, there is a need for flexible standards to achieve scale and drive the adoption of digital health infrastructure ...
India is prioritising access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services through recent government policies, reflecting a strong commitment to healthcare accessibility ...
Mirroring global trends, the Indian market for AI in healthcare is growing rapidly, but many pitfalls must be negotiated and opportunities tapped before AI can transform health outcomes. ...
A rising population of elderly poses severe challenges to old age support and care in India as health policy has not placed ample emphasis on geriatric care ...
Nurturing youth capital and well-being is not only a moral imperative but also an economic necessity ...
Collaboration across sectors, responsible use of technology, and a deep understanding of local contexts are key to addressing global health challenges ...
Ensuring health security is a simple task, albeit not a simplistic one; it will require us to invest domestically in preparedness and response and enhance our ways of cooperation globally ...
The World Pulse Day provides an opportunity for various stakeholders to come together and celebrate the significance of pulses in achieving certain SDGs ...
In the Interim Budget, the government seems to be focusing on important pillars of its Universal Health Coverage plans, namely healthcare infrastructure, medical education, and pharmaceutical production ...
There is a fundamental link between energy and public health. In advancing health, energy security is critical. ...
Given the current trends of climate action, millets provide an efficient solution for circumventing the food and water trade-off ...
India has shown commendable progress in eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases through robust immunisation programmes ...
To end the intergenerational cycle of poverty and eradicate all types of malnutrition, policymakers must intensify their efforts ...
The success of the Integrated COVID Campus in Mahasamund underscores the importance of a dedicated and integrated approach in the face of global pandemic ...
Incorporation of health diplomacy in the existing training institutions for diplomats and other professionals could add value to position India at the forefront of global health diplomacy ...
Throughout history, healthcare has often been a privilege of the affluent, a trend that continues into 2024 despite technological advancements ...
A comprehensive strategy needs to be adopted to uphold health as an essential human right in conflict zones ...
Pratnashree Basu is an Associate Fellow, Indo-Pacific at Observer Research Foundation, Kolkata, with the Strategic Studies Programme and the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy. She works on maritime geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific with a focus on the South China Sea ...
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Pratnashree Basu is an Associate Fellow, Indo-Pacific at Observer Research Foundation, Kolkata, with the Strategic Studies Programme and the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy. She works on maritime geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific with a focus on the South China Sea ...
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