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Many children, who died at Gorakhpur’s BRD hospital, were nameless and hadn’t even lived one month of life. The tragedy that struck the poor children and their parents are beyond the realm of imagination, because no matter how hard the adjectives one uses, the loss incurred by state's apathy is unfathomable.

The Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Life, but the citizens and authorities are responsible for upholding these rights. The new Government policies have augmented the healthcare sector for it to grow by CAGR of 15 per cent, but there are differences with the ground reality.

India was ranked at 112 out of 190 countries by World Health Organization's 2000 report. What are some key strengths and weaknesses of India's health care? How should the country transform itself to achieve its future Healthcare vision?

Now that the 2014 general elections are in the rear view mirror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministers face the challenge of expectations set by the media and all his supporters. One of the key challenges his team will be facing is: Healthcare.

Estimated market of US$ 65 billion includes the healthcare delivery of hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostics centres, and pharmaceuticals. The Indian Medical Tourism currently at $1 billion is growing at the rate of 18 per cent.

However, a major disappointment is that India spends only 1 per cent of its GDP in health sector whereas China and the US spends 3% and 8.3% respectively. Private sector is dominant with groups like Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare.

However, a major disappointment is that India spends only 1 per cent of its GDP in health sector whereas China and the US spends 3% and 8.3% respectively. Private sector is dominant with groups like Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare.

However, a major disappointment is that India spends only 1 per cent of its GDP in health sector whereas China and the US spends 3% and 8.3% respectively. Private sector is dominant with groups like Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare.

The Government of India and Sweden had signed a Memorandum of Understanding 5 years ago, related to research and innovation in the healthcare industry, and this cooperation has led to better quality healthcare.

Mr J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, wishes to protect children between 1-19 from intestinal worms through the National Deworming initiative. The National Health Assurance Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is another robust initiative for free treatment and medicines.

As per the data of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, the health industry has received foreign direct investment (FDI) worth US$ 2,793.72 million between April 2000 and January 2015. As a matter of fact, 100% FDI through automatic route is permitted for the hospitals sector.

a. Pacific Healthcare of Singapore- Joint Venture with Vital Healthcare in Hyderabad
b. Columbia Asia Group- a Seattle-based hospital services company
c. Wockhardt Hospitals
d. Steris- a US-based medical equipment company

Hospitals that offer state-of-art infrastructure with global-level medical facilities are

Max Healthcare
Fortis
Escorts Healthcare
Moolchand Hospital
Manipal Group of Hospitals
Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital
Anandlok Hospital

Some disturbing facts about Indian health situation are the chronic issue of Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate that is even lesser that many low-income countries. We also have problems like

low bed density
doctor-to-patient ratio in rural areas
low budget expenditure
below standard infrastructure for a larger population

a. Government must provide effective health insurance to the poor, along with payments or incentives through social welfare programmes.

a. Government must provide effective health insurance to the poor, along with payments or incentives through social welfare programmes.

b. Resources required for the emancipation of this sector, such as number of trained doctors and medical staffs, as well as infrastructure gap must be taken seriously. Also, generic medicines availability must be made more rampant.

c. Proper payment to AYUSH, SHG, ASHA or other medical practitioners must be made mandatory for far outreach of health awareness and prevention.

d. Any malpractice or treatment discrepancies must be strictly punishable and monitored at any cost.

e. Increase in the health budget allocation, to cover the entire population in need.

Some policies that have been created to boost healthcare are

National Rural Health Mission

National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

Some policies that have been created to boost healthcare are

National Rural Health Mission

National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

With the World Health Organization’s 2000 World Health Report ranking India’s healthcare system at 112 out of 190 countries ], some key questions in his mind should be: How should the country transform its healthcare system? What are its current pain points? What could be achieved during his tenure?

For those living in urban areas, healthcare is merely a political issue. They argue that the country faces bigger challenges such as economic development, infrastructure, jobs, and border disputes with Pakistan. I believe that the 2014 elections have presented India with a unique opportunity to take a fresh look at its healthcare landscape. I was happy to browse through the PM’s campaign website which had a section on his achievements in this sector.