About Status of States: Insights on Health Policy across India
From the water you drink, to the hospital bills you pay, health policy shapes the everyday reality of all individuals. In India, these policies vary greatly from state to state.
Join us as we chat with health experts about the condition of health and healthcare across the diverse regions of India and understand the related law and policy environment.
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The Centre for Health Equity, Law and Policy (Indian Law Society, Pune)
Ground Reality of Health and Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh
In this episode, we explore the state of health and healthcare landscape of Uttar Pradesh with Jashodhara Dasgupta - Independent Researcher on Gender, Rights & Public Health.
We discuss how an individual’s social position shapes their access to health, the availability of human and financial resources, and the state of accountability and transparency in the health system — and much more.
Get a glimpse of the ground reality of health and healthcare in Uttar Pradesh — hit play!
(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
19 Sept 2025
Ground Reality of Health and Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh (Hindi Version)
उत्तर प्रदेश में स्वास्थ्य और स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की ज़मीनी स्थिति
इस एपिसोड में हम उत्तर प्रदेश के स्वास्थ्य और स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की स्थिति पर बात करेंगे। हमारे साथ हैं सामाजिक संस्था ‘सहयोग’ से सुनीता, जो पिछले 16 सालों से उत्तर प्रदेश में महिलाओं और युवाओं के प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य और अधिकारों पर काम कर रही हैं।
हम जानेंगे कि लोगों की सामाजिक स्थिति का उनके इलाज तक पहुँच पर क्या असर पड़ता है, स्वास्थ्य व्यवस्था में बजट और स्टाफ की क्या स्थिति है, और जवाबदेही व पारदर्शिता की क्या हालत है — और भी बहुत कुछ।
उत्तर प्रदेश में स्वास्थ्य और इलाज की ज़मीनी स्थिति जानने के लिए — प्ले दबाइए!
27 May 2025
The Health Landscape of West Bengal
Dr. Fuad Halim, a Medical Practitioner and Social Activist, examines West Bengal's healthcare landscape, including data poverty and the Swasthya Sathi Insurance policy, in this interview episode.
12 Apr 2025
The Health and Healthcare Landscape of Rajasthan (Hindi Version)
In this episode, we explore the state of Rajasthan with Chhaya Pachauli, a public health expert and the director at Prayas, Centre for Health Equity. We talk about the state of public healthcare, state of privatisation, some unique healthcare policies in the state and their implementation. We also discuss the landmark Right to Healthcare Act, its gaps and lessons that other states can learn from Rajasthan.
Ready to get a glimpse of Rajasthan? Hit play!
Find the English version of this episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NJiTX7nmVtWdeqaxsNEdQ?si=a08a5acd3aad46bb
6 Mar 2025
Health Governance in India’s National Capital – Delhi
In this episode, we explore health governance in India's capital, Delhi, with Dr. Rajib Dasgupta, an Epidemiologist and Public Health Expert. We discuss the federal division of responsibilities, the much lauded model of the Mohalla Clinics, the issue of air pollution and much more.
Deep dive into the unique health landscape of Delhi - Hit play!
(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
20 Jan 2025
A Closer Look at Health and Healthcare in Kerala
In this episode, we take a closer look at the state of health and healthcare in Kerala with Dr. V Raman Kutty, Epidemiologist and Public Health Expert. We discuss the growth of the private sector, violence against healthcare workers, decentralization of health governance, and much more.
Ready to gain insights into health and healthcare in Kerala? Hit play!
(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
9 Dec 2024
Exploring Tamil Nadu’s Public Health Landscape: What is and what can be!
In this episode, we delve into the public health landscape of Tamil Nadu with Dr. T. Sundararaman, a public health expert. We discuss some successful initiatives and policies in Tamil Nadu, challenges, and lessons for other states to learn. We also talk about the issues of health budget, communitization of healthcare and the potential for a Right to Healthcare legislation.
Ready to take a peek at Tamil Nadu’s Public Health Landscape? Hit Play!
(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
31 Oct 2024
The Reality of Health and Healthcare in Chhattisgarh (Hindi Version)
In this episode, we journey to the state of Chhattisgarh with Dr. Yogesh Jain, a public health physician involved in community health programmes. We talk about the state of public healthcare, undernutrition and disempowered communities who are unable to demand their due entitlements. We also discuss various national-level health programs that grew from experiences in Chhattisgarh and their impact on the state of public health.
Ready to take a look at Chhattisgarh? Hit play!
Find the English version of this episode here-
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ucIQ6IqikSo0dvTVnJTuO?si=_DQc5VUATsedtz6Ngp93zg
3 Oct 2024
The Health and Healthcare Landscape of Rajasthan
In this episode, we explore the state of Rajasthan with Chhaya Pachauli, a public health expert and the director at Prayas, Centre for Health Equity. We talk about the state of public healthcare, the state of privatisation, some unique healthcare policies in the state and their implementation. We also discuss the landmark Right to Healthcare Act, its gaps and lessons that other states can learn from Rajasthan.
Ready to get a glimpse of Rajasthan? Hit play!
2 Sept 2024
The Reality of Health and Healthcare in Chhattisgarh
In this episode, we journey to the state of Chhattisgarh with Dr. Yogesh Jain, a public health physician involved in community health programmes. We talk about the state of public healthcare, undernutrition and disempowered communities who are unable to demand their due entitlements. We also discuss various national level health programs that grew from experiences in Chhattisgarh and their impact on the state of public health.
Ready to take a look at Chhattisgarh? Hit play!
Read the Transcription Here- https://www.c-help.org/podcast
1 Aug 2024
Status of Healthcare in Maharashtra (Marathi Version)
In this episode, we explore the status of healthcare in Maharashtra with Dr. Abhay Shukla, a physician and public health expert and the National Co-convener of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan. We talk about the condition of the public health system in Maharashtra, privatisation of healthcare, the idea of universal health coverage, and solutions for healthcare equity. We also discuss legislative and policy-related challenges and the issue of healthcare in the context of the state elections in 2024.
Ready to dive into a glimpse of Maharashtra's healthcare landscape? Hit play!
Find the English version of this episode here- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelp/episodes/Status-of-Healthcare-in-Maharashtra-e2l4rcs/a-abchq52
23 Jul 2024
Exploring Health and Healthcare in Gujarat
In this episode, we explore the state of Gujarat with Mirai Chatterjee, a leader of the Self-Employed Women's Association, SEWA. We talk about the crucial link between the rights to livelihood, health and access to healthcare and the challenges faced by informal workers in accessing their due entitlements. We also discuss the various ways in which SEWA is mobilising communities and empowering them to have a voice and representation to demand their rights.
Ready to take a glance at Gujarat? Hit play!
Read the Transcription Here- https://www.c-help.org/podcast (https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
21 Jun 2024
Status of Healthcare in Maharashtra
In this episode, we explore the status of healthcare in Maharashtra with Dr. Abhay Shukla, a physician and public health expert. We talk about the condition of the public health system in Maharashtra, privatisation of healthcare, the idea of universal health coverage, and solutions for healthcare equity. We also discuss legislative and policy-related challenges and the role that communities can play in asserting their right to health
Ready to dive into a glimpse of Maharashtra's healthcare landscape? Hit play!
Read Transcription Here- https://www.c-help.org/podcast (https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
20 May 2024
Exploring Health and Healthcare in Assam
In this episode, we explore the status of health and healthcare in Assam with Dr. Sunil Kaul, the co-founder of ANT (Action North-east Trust). We talk about the health and policy landscape and discuss the implementation and impact of the Assam Rural Health Regulatory Authority Act, 2004 and the Assam Public Health Act, 2010.
The conversation also touches on the challenges in health service delivery in rural areas, the response to COVID-19 and larger issues of governance.
Ready to dive into a glimpse of Assam’s health landscape? Hit play!
(Transcription available on https://www.c-help.org/podcast)
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