India’s New National Health Care Policy Recycles Old Targets
Executive Summary
India’s Health Minister says a new national health care roadmap marks a “huge milestone” towards fixing the country’s failing medical delivery system. But critics say while the scheme is a step in the right direction, it largely recycles old, unmet goals from years ago and caution that implementation will be key.
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