Tag: healthcare scheme
Financial burden of child births is rising in India – even in free public health facilities
ISEC Bangalore researchers studied NFHS data to find that out-of-pocket expenditure for a normal delivery at a public facility is higher for rural households (Rs 5,368) than urban (Rs 4,330).
Modi govt plans biometrics to fight ‘ghost patients’ of Ayushman Bharat
In an exclusive interview, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan talks of checking fraud under Ayushman Bharat and govt's plans for second year of the scheme.
Day before Ayushman Bharat launch, Haryana asks where are the beneficiaries
A pilot of Ayushman Bharat struggles with enrolment numbers as Haryana is yet to locate beneficiaries. Modi’s pet project will be launched Sunday.