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Emerging from the Unknowing chronicles WHO India's vital technical and field support to the Government of India during the COVID-19 response—an extraordinary...

Impact Assessment of Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana (MM-CSBY) in Rajasthan

This report ascertains the early impact of Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana in Rajasthan on some key aspects of health financing objectives...

Institutionalizing revisions of PMJAY provider payment mechanism: a key policy process to enhance strategic purchasing for UHC: Policy brief

The policy brief highlights the benefits of enhancing provider payment systems under PMJAY in Chhattisgarh and associated considerations for this transition. 

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana claims data profile (2013-17)

This document reviews claims trends, structures and processes under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana in Chhattisgarh and its impact on scheme efficiency...

Harmonizing six health protection schemes in Chhattisgarh

This report analyzes and provides recommendations on the scope for rationalization and defragmentation of health financing schemes in Chhattisgarh. 

Hospital services costing study - Chhattisgarh

This report explores the potential for instituting routine cost data collection within the State Nodal Agency in Chhattisgarh. 

Evaluating the financial sustainability of public health insurance scheme in Chhattisgarh

This document provides recommendations for ensuring short- and long-term fiscal sustainability of the Dr Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana (DKBSSY)...

Functional review and assessment of the State Nodal Agency, Chhattisgarh

Based on an assessment of the functional and managerial capacity of the State Nodal Agency in Chhattisgarh, which is responsible for implementing the state...

Institutional review of State Health Agency, Kerala

Based on an assessment of the functional and managerial capacity of the State Health Agency in Kerala, which is responsible for implementing the state...

A global review of value-based care: theory, practice and lessons learned

Health systems globally are exploring avenues for maximizing value and transitioning out of a volume-based approach to health service provision and financing....

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The year 2024 saw remarkable achievements in public health in India. India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem and is close to eliminating...

Health labour market analysis for Assam

The health labour market analysis (HLMA) for Assam focuses on assessing the distribution, competencies, and gaps within the public health workforce. It...

Health labour market analysis for the state of Gujarat

The health labour market analysis (HLMA) in Gujarat explored critical issues within the public health system, including the effectiveness of primary health...

Health Financing Progress Matrix Sub-national assessment Jammu and Kashmir, India, 2024

This report summarizes the findings of the Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment, WHO’s standardized assessment of a country’s health financing...

Expanded programme on Immunization (‎EPI)‎ factsheet 2024: India

India: Factsheet 2024Expanded programme on Immunization (‎EPI)‎    

Review of defragmentation of publicly subsidized health insurance schemes

Defragmented and uncoordinated publicly subsidized health insurance (PSHI) schemes remain a pervasive issue undermining progress toward Universal Health...

Guide on the defragmentation of publicly subsidized health insurance schemes

This guidebook builds on an initial ‘Review of defragmentation of PSHI schemes’ undertaken. The guidebook provides recommendations on issues...

Malaria Elimination Programme Review India 2022

The malaria programme review has been conducted to assess the progress of malaria elimination in the country, and to provide strategic information and...

Process evaluation of the adoption and use of standard treatment guidelines under AB PM-JAY

This evaluation explores the early effects and experience of the use of standard treatment guidelines under PMJAY and aims to assesses the degree of adoption,...

Global review of the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health-care financing for UHC

 This document is a global review of opportunities, best practices, emerging trends and pitfalls in application of AI-ML technologies in the area...

Global review of the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health-care financing for UHC 
(Policy Brief)

This policy brief is a global review of opportunities, best practices, emerging trends & pitfalls in application of AI-ML technologies in the area...

Process evaluation of the adoption and use of standard treatment guidelines under AB PM-JAY (Policy Brief)

This evaluation explores the early effects and experience of the use of standard treatment guidelines under PMJAY and aims to assesses the degree of adoption,...

Determinants of private sector engagement and empanelment under PMJAY (Policy Brief)

This study aimed to elicit motivations, constraints and receive feedback about engagement of private sector in the PMJAY scheme and identify extrinsic...

Health benefit packages analysis of AB-PMJAY SEHAT

This analysis provides recommendations for changes and rationalization of the health benefit package of the AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme in Jammu & Kashmir...

Determinants of private sector engagement and empanelment under PMJAY

This evaluation explores the early effects and experience of the use of standard treatment guidelines under PMJAY and aims to assesses the degree of adoption,...

Expanded programme on Immunization (‎EPI)‎ factsheet 2023: India

India: Fact Sheet 2023Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) 

Strengthening health facilities, health workforce and community processes for primary health care in Chhattisgarh

The study assesses primary health care services in the state of Chhattisgarh and suggests strategies to strengthen health facilities, health workforce...

Strengthening the Haat Bazaar Clinic Yojana in Chhattisgarh

The HBC Yojana in Chhattisgarh aims to improve access to primary health care services and provisioning free essential medicine and diagnostic services...

The growth of ultra-processed foods in India: an analysis of trends, issues and policy recommendations

This report analyses trends in sale of ultra-processed foods and provides evidence-based recommendations to frame policies for creating a conducive environment...

Validation study on assigning causes of death

Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) is the ideal source for producing death data by cause. In case of an underperforming/absence of CRVS system,...

Health labour market analysis: Chhattisgarh - policy brief

Health Labor Market Analysis (HLMA) is used to identify and address workforce challenges. The HLMA in Chhattisgarh focuses on Medical Officers, specialist...

Adopting and implementing prescription rights for nurses in India: policy brief

The policy brief outlines policy options, recommendations and implementation suggestions to operationalize nurse prescription in India. Such an initiative...

Build back better: role of frontline health workers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and delivery of essential health services in Assam

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated changes in the roles and responsibilities of frontline workers. This study documents their experiences of being a critical...

Policy brief - Analysing the effectiveness of targeting under AB PMJAY in India

This policy brief assesses the effectiveness of targeting of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the...

Health systems research for AB PM-JAY: mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under PMJAY

To ensure health outcomes for beneficiaries and value for money for payers, there must be a minimum standard of quality for healthcare services. This report...

Policy brief - Health systems research for AB PM-JAY: Mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under PMJAY

This policy brief assesses the early impact of recent efforts to mainstream quality of care under India’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya...

Assessment of bottlenecks in public financial management for health financing in Jammu & Kashmir

Public financial management (PFM) system is a key component of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the heath financing architecture. Given Jammu...

An assessment of the trust and insurance models of AB PMJAY implementation

Institutional structure and process design significantly impact the implementation of health programmes. This report provides a comparative review of various...

Analysing the effectiveness of targeting under AB PMJAY in India

This study assesses the effectiveness of targeting of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the states...

Policy brief - An assessment of the trust and insurance models of AB PMJAY implementation

This policy brief provides a comparative review of various institutional models deployed under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY),...