Abey Sushan

Sushama1, a 45 year old widow from a rural neighbourhood in Anicadu, found herself in a quandary one morning. She had just braved a gruelling 6 months to complete her TB treatment successfully. Now, the doctors said, her 14 year old autistic child has been diagnosed with TB. She had been the sole breadwinner for her family, earning her daily bread by working as a house-maid, but couldn't go to work owing to her illness for the past few months. Now, she looks at another 6 months of not being able...

Sushama[1], a 45 year old widow from a rural neighbourhood in Anicadu, found herself in a quandary one morning. She had just braved a gruelling 6 months and completed her TB treatment successfully. Now, the doctors said, her 14 year old autistic child has been diagnosed with TB. She had been the sole breadwinner for her family, but couldn't go to work owing to her illness. Now, she looks at another 6 months of not being able to work to take care of her younger son who is diagnosed with TB. Sush...

Populations world over (even in the most developed nations) are facing challenges to their health and well-being on multiple fronts. Availability, access and affordability are challenges faced by all health systems to varying degrees. Vulnerable population groups bear the brunt of the suffering. If there is one solution that is propounded to make a difference in the lives of most people, it is comprehensive primary healthcare. Now, while it is simple in principle, ensuring a wide and comprehesiv...