India and its pluralistic health system – a new philosophy for Universal Health Coverage
Authors
Sarika Chaturvedi
aDirectorate of Research, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India
John Porter
bClinical Research and Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
Geetha Pillai
cTraditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Unit, Integrated Health Service Department, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Leena Abraham
dCentre for Studies in Sociology of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India
Darshan Shankar
eTransdisciplinary University of Health Sciences and Technology, Bengaluru, India
Bhushan Patwardhan
fCentre for Complementary and Integrative Health, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Keywords:
Traditional medicine, Public health, Health policy
Abstract
Summary
In this article we attempt to put forth insights into using traditional medicine (TM) systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). We discuss the need for reimagining India's health system and the importance of an inclusive approach for UHC. We comprehend the challenges with appropriate use of TM systems and the lessons from international experience of integrating TM systems. We highlight the pathways for better utilization of TM systems for UHC in India.
Keywords: Traditional medicine, Public health, Health policy
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