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Health System

Long shadow of public health’s colonial legacy

The medical services of the Armed Forces trace directly to the colonial Indian Medical Service — primarily designed to safeguard British troops. Its origin dates back to the formation of the Bengal Medical Service in 1763. (HT Archive)

Published 123 days ago

Life After 65: India’s Next Development Frontier

A healthier 65-year-old is less likely to require years of dependency. The cheapest pension reform is disease prevention. The most sustainable social security system is one in which older adults remain functionally independent for longer. (HT Archive)

Published 136 days ago

Reimagining India’s health system for future challenges

Programmes such as ASHAs, women’s self-help groups, and community action platforms have shown that informed and engaged citizens improve system performance. A reimagined health system must institutionalise their voice. (HT Archive)

Published 158 days ago

Can Ayurveda serve population health?

Insights from Ayurveda can inform better public-health approaches tailored to regional needs or to population sub-groups. These approaches require evidence — but evidence suited to complexity

Published 206 days ago

Road map for universal health coverage in India

Health systems must maintain a reserve of rapidly mobilisable health workforce, to enable a swift surge response when needed. (HT Archive)

Updated 215 days ago

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