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Data-driven insights on India’s health—prevention, care delivery, insurance, and digital reforms—showing how policy, science, and markets shape everyday well-being.
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Beyond Free Grain
Did you know a government press note on 21 August 2025 extended fortified rice to 2028 with ₹17,082 crore, but NFHS-5-based analyses still find only about 11% of Indian toddlers receive a minimum acceptable diet? How can menus and THR bridge that gap? PMGKAY has made NFSA grain free for five years since 1 January 2024, yet NFHS-5 reports 67.1% anemia in children and 52.2% in pregnant women. Can Anemia Mukt Bharat’s IFA adherence shift these numbers fast enough? A 2025 evaluation shared by the American Economic Association links NFSA transfers to lower stunting in studied states. Will new Poshan Tracker verification—from Aadhaar eKYC to face recognition—convert entitlements into consistent, nutrient-dense meals on the ground?
Sukee••15 min read - Health
India’s Health Indicators
Did you know India’s last wild polio case was stopped in early 2011 and the region was certified polio-free in 2014—using micro-plans that mapped every settlement? How did India drive full immunization to roughly three-quarters of children while anemia in women still affects more than half? If noncommunicable diseases now cause about two-thirds of deaths, why do many households still pay heavily for outpatient care despite insurance?
Sukee••12 min read - Health
Essential Medicines and Price Regulation
Did you know India’s 2022 essential list cut average prices by about 17 percent yet 2025 ceilings still moved with a 1.74 percent WPI tweak? How do knee implant caps—first imposed in 2017 and extended again in 2025—continue to hold down surgery bills without shrinking supply? If Jan Aushadhi crossed five-figure store counts and recorded record monthly sales in late 2024, what would wider district coverage do to out-of-pocket costs on essential medicines in 2025?
Sukee••9 min read - Health
Public Health System Explained
Public health systems organize care into three interconnected levels that work together to deliver comprehensive healthcare. Primary care serves as your first point of contact, handling prevention, screening, and common conditions through Health and Wellness Centres. Secondary care provides specialized services through Community Health Centres and district hospitals. Tertiary care offers advanced treatments at medical colleges and specialized institutions. Understanding this structure helps you navigate healthcare more effectively, whether you are preparing for medical exams, working in healthcare, or seeking care for yourself and family.
Sukee••28 min read