People's Health Manifesto-2009

In this article hard realities of people’s health in India today, and some of the maladies of recent health policies are examined. This is followed by core recommendations to strengthen and reorient the health system so as to ensure quality health care for all. The political parties can include these in their election manifestos for the upcoming general election as a demonstration of their commitment to public health. Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, looks forward to such a commitment from all political forces in the country.