Status of States: Insights on Health Policy across India

In this episode, we explore the status of healthcare in Maharashtra with Dr. Abhay Shukla, a physician and public health expert and the National Co-convener of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan. 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 issue of healthcare in the context of the state elections in 2024.

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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 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

Ready to dive into a glimpse of Maharashtra's healthcare landscape? Hit play!

Read Transcription Here- https://www.c-help.org/podcast

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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(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)