Tamil Nadu 1980s–2005: Success Story India Good Health

tamil nadu 1980s–2005: success story india good health

Tamil Nadu has made great progress in improving maternal, newborn and child health, performing consistently above the Indian national average. The Government of Tamil Nadu has had a long-term commitment to improving primary care in rural areas. Primary health care centres have expanded access to health care, providing high-quality primary care and emergency obstetric and newborn care, among other services. The inclusion of indigenous medicine has increased use of public facilities. A stable bureaucracy and effective managers have ensured continuity and have formulated, implemented, evaluated and adapted government policies to improve health outcomes and equity.