Health sub-centres crying for attention

Published 01 February 2019

In India, 75% of dispensaries, 60% of hospitals and 80% of doctors are in urban areas

Key Messages

In India, 75% of dispensaries, 60% of hospitals and 80% of doctors are in urban areas, serving just 28% of the population. Meanwhile, 72% of the population, who reside in rural areas, face a chronic lack of medical facilities

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Date	01 February 2019
Type	Op-eds/Interviews/Press Releases
Contributors:	Pratima Bisen
Publisher:	Deccan Herald
Related Areas	Energy Policy and Regulations

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