Is Equality, Equity, and Justice in the Indian Healthcare System a Utopian Dream?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v2i1.80Keywords:
Equality, Equity, Justice, Healthcare, India, Primary Healthcare, Government hospitals, Fair distribution, Rights-based justice, Legal justice, Medicolegal cases, Healthcare budgetAbstract
This article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian healthcare system in achieving equality, equity, and justice. I aim to highlight the shortage of doctors in rural areas, which results in patients seeking treatment from unqualified practitioners. The lack of resources and infrastructure in government hospitals and healthcare centers exacerbates the problem. This article calls for collaboration between the government, medical fraternity, and the public to improve the situation, increase the healthcare budget, and work collaboratively towards a prosperous and healthy nation. In conclusion, there is potential for improvement, and I urge stakeholders to stop the blame game and work together for the advancement of the nation.References
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