HRH Global Resource Center - India

Specialist Services in the Indian Rural Public Health System for Maternal and Child Healthcare – A Study of Four States

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:36:18 +0000

The present study attempts to examine the role of specialist services in rural public health system of India in the areas of maternal and child healthcare. The study uses primary data collected through a survey of doctors and paramedical staff working at public health facilities regarding availability and quality of the specialist services in gynaecology, paediatrics and anaesthesia.

Rapid Assessment of Health Services in Punjab using a Mixed Method Approach

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:44:45 +0000

The out-of-pocket expenditure is quite high in Punjab. Hence, a rapid review of health facilities was undertaken to suggest remedial measures.[from abstract]

Enhancing Public Health Practice through a Capacity-Building Educational Programme: An Evaluation

Mon, 18 May 2015 12:43:44 +0000

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management, launched by the Govt. of India under the aegis of the National Rural Health Mission in 2008, aims to enhance the managerial capabilities of public health professionals to improve the public health system. The Govt. of India invested enormous resources into this programme and requested an evaluation to understand the current processes, assess the graduates’work performance and identify areas for improvement. [from abstract]

Why Medical Students Do Not Like to Join Rural Health Service? An Exploratory Study in India

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:14:54 +0000

Inadequate, inequitable distribution of the medical workforce remains a challenge across the globe, and India is no exception. Odisha, a state in India faces a major shortage of doctors particularly in rural and remote areas. In order to address this challenge, it is essential to understand medical students’ career plans, specialization preferences, choices of job location and sector, and views on working in rural and remote areas.

Need For Competency Based Healthcare Management Education In India: Concerns, Challenges And Way Ahead

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:55:06 +0000

The paper explores the possibility of conceptualization and introduction of standardized competency based healthcare management education in India. The impression about competency based education in field of healthcare is limited to medical and nursing education. Concentrated efforts are required to develop the same concept in the field of healthcare management as well. [from abstract]

Models for Primary Eye Care Services in India

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:00:39 +0000

Blindness and visual impairment continues to be a major public health problem in India. Availability and easy access to primary eye care services is essential for elimination of avoidable blindness. In the current situation, an integrated health care system with primary eye care promoted by government of India is apparently the best answer. This model is both cost effective and practical for the prevention and control of blindness among the underprivileged population. [from abstract]

Building Locally Relevant Models for Universal Health Coverage and its Implications for Health Information Systems: Some Reflections from India

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:29:15 +0000

This paper speaks to this agenda, and describes an ongoing pilot study from the state of Punjab in India with a focus on the implications of UHC models on HIS. Five key implications on HIS are identified: Expanding basket of services; Population basing of services; Ensuring continuity of care; Resource allocation choices; Monitoring financial protection and costs of care. [from abstract]

Towards an Health Sciences Education Charter: Building an India Relevant Paradigm

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:18:46 +0000

It is hoped that this background paper supported by the interactive discussions at the convention will help all of us including the People’s Council of Education to initiate a strong countervailing process and movement which will stimulate a re-thinking in the direction content and relevance of health sciences education in the country making it more relevant to people’s needs and health for All. [from introduction]

Improving Health Outcomes and Health Care in India

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:42:51 +0000

With India’s low life expectancy largely reflecting deaths from preventable diseases, the most significant gains in health would come from population-wide preventive measures. Access to public health care services varies substantially, resulting in many people turning to private-sector providers who mainly serve those who can pay. [from abstract]

Human Resources for Health in India: Challenges and Way Forward

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:21:44 +0000

India faces enormous challenge in human resources for health care delivery system. Geographical misdistribution and urban-rural health worker deficit impedes the progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals. Many rural Indians receive health care from unqualified providers. Rational distribution and retention of qualified providers in rural and remote areas is a daunting task for the government. Little attention is paid in public medical institutions for the real health needs of the community. [from abstract]