THE pandemic is a reminder of the need to quickly strengthen our public healthcare system. An elaborate structure exists and it needs to be brought back to life through a national effort. The question is how can this process begin at an accelerated pace.
The government, both at the Centre and in the states, has the most important role to play. It has to make investments, define deliverables and set standards. Millions of poor and uneducated people wait to be dependably served. Only the government can provide them healthcare which is accessible, affordable and inclusive. It also has to create. . .
