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India's Medical Emergency.

Authors :
Robinson, Simon
Source :
Time International - South Pacific Edition; 5/19/2008, Issue 19, p30-34, 5p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on India's health care system which lacks funds and is overcrowded. The author sites the example of an Indian boy who has been shuffled around by a bureaucratic medical system for years before he can get a simple bladder surgery. An analysis of the country's medical system points to India's paradox which is that a country that is acquiring great wealth cannot seem to get the clean water, sewage and power infrastructure they need to keep their populace healthy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08180628
Issue :
19
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Time International - South Pacific Edition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
34168495