Healthcare equity in urban India was released by Azim Premji University in collaboration with 17 regional NGOs across India.
Findings
Urban Health Governance: Besides disproportionate disease burden on the poor, there is chaotic urban health governance - the multiplicity of healthcare providers both within and outside the Government without coordination are challenges to urban health governance.
Financial Burden: There is a heavy financial burden on the poor and less investment in healthcare by urban local bodies.
Possibilities and Prospects
Strengthening community participation and governance.
Building a comprehensive and dynamic database on the health and nutrition status, including comorbidities of the diverse, vulnerable ....
