Reforming India's Healthcare
Rahul Tandon reports on the huge challenge facing India's government.
The Indian healthcare system is one of the largest in the world, and is facing a shortage of doctors, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Rahul Tandon reports. Attacks on medical staff are adding to the problem.
He speaks to patients and workers in India. Kirsty Milward, a health organiser for a community group called Suchana, says science education in rural areas isn't good enough to encourage people to get into medicine.
Dr Sujata Datta, a gynaecologist in Kolkata, says fewer people are getting into medicine because doctors are being attacked over grievances. Doctors are also leaving for wealthier countries.
(Photo: Staff practice yoga at an Indian hospital, Credit: Getty Images)
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