The medical challenge
India has a chronic lack of doctors. According to WHO report of 2017, India has a little over one million modern doctors to treat a nation with 1.32 billion population and only around 10% of them work in public health sector.
Medical challenge in rural India
Most of the people from rural areas have to visit hospitals in urban areas. According to Census report, 8.2% of the population died in rural areas whereas 6% of the population died in urban areas due to lack of medical support.
Growing medical expense
Not everyone can afford the expense of medicines in India, especially those who are poor and suffering from chronic diseases. Support local non-profits that provide medical aid and support to financially challenged people.
