Bringing healthcare to people through sub centres for care

The Covid-19 pandemic has been successful in drawing attention to the larger issue of greater investment in the health sector. The government of India has recently launched a very ambitious centrally sponsored

We have seen in various parts of the country during the pandemic that early intervention and early medication proved to be life saving. This brings focus on the issue of accessibility of healthcare facilities, which is the foremost requirement for people. Only when a person is able to reach a facility does the question of affordability and quality arise. Since everyone does not own a transport and these facilities are not readily available in rural areas, the centre for primary healthcare must be close to home for people.