The Transformation Tracker

  Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC) stands as a cornerstone in the global pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring access to a wide spectrum of health services without financial hardship. India's Ayushman Bharat initiative, launched in 2018, aims to bolster UHC through two main components: Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). Despite these efforts, global progress towards UHC has stagnated since 2015, with financial hardship impacting billions worldwide. However, the benefits of UHC are undeniable, spanning from improved health outcomes to economic growth and equity in healthcare access. To ensure equitable access to RMNCH+A services for vulnerable populations in urban settings, HSTP is spearheading a project to develop an urban healthcare delivery model to enhance RMNCH+A outcomes.  The project focuses on bolstering Comprehensive Primary Healthcare services specially tailored to cater to the needs of vulnerable pop...

  Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in India are integral to the nation's healthcare infrastructure, aiming to deliver Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Services (CPHC) with a focus on preventive care and health promotion. These centres serve as the initial point of contact for communities, providing a range of essential health services that alleviate the burden on higher-level healthcare facilities, facilitate early detection of health issues, and foster community well-being. As part of the broader strategy for achieving Universal Health Coverage, HWCs play a vital role in enhancing healthcare access, improving service quality, and bolstering India's public healthcare system. In keeping with the need to improve primary healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest to conduct a multisite implementation research, on optimising equitable quality CPHC services through Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres.  This e...