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From the water you drink to the hospital bills you pay, health policy shapes the everyday reality of all individuals. In India, these policies vary greatly from state to state.
Join us as we chat with health experts about the condition of health and healthcare across the diverse regions of India and understand the related law and policy environment.
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In this episode we explore the status of health and healthcare in Assam with Dr. Sunil Kaul, the co-founder of ANT (Action North-east Trust). We talk about the health and policy landscape and discuss the implementation and impact of the Assam Rural Health Regulatory Authority Act, 2004 and the Assam Public Health Act, 2010.
The conversation also touches on the challenges in health service delivery in rural areas, the response to COVID-19 and larger issues of governance.
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In this episode we explore the status of healthcare in Maharashtra with Dr. Abhay Shukla, a physician and public health expert. We talk about the condition of the public health system in Maharashtra, privatisation of healthcare, the idea of universal health coverage, and solutions for healthcare equity. We also discuss legislative and policy-related challenges and the role that communities can play in asserting their right to health
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In this episode we explore the state of Gujarat with Mirai Chatterjee, a leader of the Self-Employed Women's Association, SEWA. We talk about the crucial link between the rights to livelihood, health and access to healthcare and the challenges faced by informal workers in accessing their due entitlements. We also discuss the various ways in which SEWA is mobilising communities and empowering them to have a voice and representation to demand their rights.
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In this episode, we journey to the state of Chhattisgarh with Dr. Yogesh Jain, a public health physician involved in community health programmes. We talk about the state of public healthcare, undernutrition and disempowered communities who are unable to demand their due entitlements. We also discuss various national-level health programs that grew from experiences in Chhattisgarh and their impact on the state of public health.
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In this episode, we explore the state of Rajasthan with Chhaya Pachauli, a public health expert and the director at Prayas, Centre for Health Equity. We talk about the state of public healthcare, state of privatisation, some unique healthcare policies in the state and their implementation.
We also discuss the landmark Right to Healthcare Act, its gaps and lessons that other states can learn from Rajasthan.
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