Despite being one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India ranks among the poorest achievers of good health. The shortfall of India”s health achievements compared with those of, say, China or Thailand is large and has been growing larger. Even within South Asia, Bangladesh and Nepal have overtaken India in health accomplishment, including in life expectancy

J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare tated that the Government has initiated universal screening of common NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension and common cancers along with Tuberculosis and Leprosy, which will eventually help in reducing the disease burden of the country.

The letter from the prime minister will mention that the beneficiary families will not have to suffer for getting treatment and that they can avail treatment or get procedures done up to Rs 5 lakh not only in government but also in private facilities. 

Tata Trust has recommended a three-tier step-down model focusing on prevention and early detection of cancer and making cancer care accessible by reducing the travel time to a maximum 2.5-3 hours, which would result in improved survival rates.