India, Jan. 16 -- India has progressed significantly in healthcare over the last two decades. However, it still lags way behind in ensuring the reach of healthcare to every citizen. Although the Government of India has introduced various healthcare insurance schemes that are affordable to everyone and provides basic health coverage to all, a number of healthcare challenges still inger on.

Tasneem Fidvi, Assistant Director- Administration, Saifee Hospital exchanged her thoughts with BioSpectrum on the current healthcare scenario.

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What are the current healthcare challenges being faced in India?

The Indian healthcare sector is currently being plagued by ever growing costs at both ends- to the service provider, and the pa...