The Transformation Tracker

The theme for the 51st Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine – IAPSMCON 2024 organised by the Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, was “Transformations for achieving SDGs: Innovate, Integrate, Implement.” Speaking on “Health System Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)- Need of the Hour” on February 9, 2024, Dr Sudha Chandrashekhar (Advisor, HSTP) shared key insights on how Health System Strengthening (HSS) impacts achieving UHC: Role of HSS in UHC: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) is vital for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It involves purposeful efforts to enhance the performance of healthcare systems, aligning with the objectives of national health policies. HSS ensures quality, equity, efficiency, accountability, resilience, and sustainability in healthcare delivery. Challenges to Government: Disease-oriented funding with limited coordination among partners and poor a...

  At HSTP, our Health Assurance approach primarily centres around advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The goal is to improve accessibility and affordability to healthcare services by strengthening state financial protection schemes for individuals and families. Recently, the Health Assurance team has made significant strides in our efforts to promote equity and improve the efficiency of the state health protection schemes. The team spearheads the discussion on the roadmap towards achieving UHC by 2030. Our efforts have yielded notable results, and we continue to pursue better healthcare outcomes for all. Impact of Gender Equity in State Financial Protection Scheme in Odisha We collaborated with the Government of Odisha, represented by the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) and the State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), to document Odisha's transformative journey towards universal health and gender equity. This initiative is a collective effort of a team ...

  Dr Sudha Chandrasekhar (Advisor, HSTP) participated in a pivotal panel discussion at the ‘Times Health Excellence – Telangana & AP – 2023’ event organized by The Times Group and IndiGlobal Media Network. The discussion revolved around the important topic of 'Accessible and Affordable Quality Healthcare' - a subject of paramount importance in the contemporary healthcare landscape. Dr Sudha with other panellists at the event Here are the key insights from Sudha’s contributions during the discussion: The theme ‘Time for Action’ concerning Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is apt with the changing healthcare landscape, rising costs of healthcare, and new challenges being faced by people. There is also limited time left to reach the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) by 2030. India can achieve UHC when states achieve them individually, as health is a state subject in the country. Currently, there is a ⁠huge variation in commitment and action at the state level. Telangana's ...

  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...

Date: December 11, 2023 (Monday) Time: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Register Here BACKGROUND On 12 December 2017, the United Nations endorsed the day as International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) as part of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goal in achieving universal health coverage by 2030, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential healthcare services and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines for all. Now that the global community has renewed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all worldwide and now, it’s time for immediate and tangible steps that get progress back on track. Let’s urge to enact policies that guarantee equitable access to essential health services without financial hardship and ensure good health and well-being is not a privilege for a few but a right for all. This year’s theme is a reminder that, in a world that continues to experience growing climate-related health threa...