The measures are Modi’s latest attempt to reform a public health system that faces a shortage of hospitals and doctors. The government has also in recent years capped prices of critical drugs and medical devices and increased health funding. But critics say the scheme has been launched in a hurry for political gain and lacks adequate funds to support it. No separate registration would be required for the scheme and the people could check online whether they were eligible, Modi said. “India’s health system is never going to be the same.

Source: The Star September 24, 2018 05:48 UTC