Tag: Bharat Health Index

People living in rural and semi-rural areas may have access to essential medicine, but specialised medicines, doctors and health insurance are still beyond the reach of many households, finds a Bharat Health Index survey done by PayNearby, advocating for a greater healthcare push in the last mile.  About 52 per cent of respondents had a pharmacy within a five km radius of their residence, making essential medicines relatively accessible, a note on the survey said. However, 85 per cent had to travel more than 10 km to obtain specialised medicines, it added.PayNearby...