Analysis of Health Budgets with a Special Focus On RCH and MCH Components of National Health Mission in Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
The research underscores the critical importance of investing in early childhood care and education (ECCE), demonstrating that such investments yield high returns of 7-10% per annum through improved educational, health, and economic outcomes, as well as reduced crime rates. The Global Financing Facility (GFF), launched by the World Bank Group alongside the governments of Canada, […]
A Review of Expenditure and Services of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Karnataka
The ICDS is a central government programme, managed by the Department of Women and Child Development, and it provides a comprehensive package of services related to primary healthcare, nutrition, education, water and sanitation. The programme also provides a convergent platform for communities, state programmes, non-government organisations (NGOs) and international development agencies to come together in […]
Undertaking Preliminary Processes for Conducting Budget Tracking of the ICDS Programme in Karnataka
To conduct a meaningful budget tracking exercise on the ICDS programme in the state of Karnataka, it was essential to study all the processes that are involved in its smooth functioning. CBPS carried out an extensive literature review on all processes of the ICDS programme in the state including its history, policy and norms, as […]
Public Expenditure Under Revised National Tuberculosis Eradication of Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases and also one of the world’s single biggest cause of death due to infection among adults. As per NFHS-3, TB is a leading cause of death among people who are HIV positive. However, with the available medicines and treatment process, most deaths from TB are […]
Millenium Development Goals and Karnataka: A Status Report
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Millennium Declaration in September 2000. This declaration set quantifiable targets for every nation to achieve by 2015 in sectors of poverty, education, health, gender empowerment and environmental sustainability, among others. Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were arrived at, which consisted of a total of eighteen targets and […]
Preparation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report for the State of Karnataka
The Karnataka State MDG Report provided insights on India’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, highlighting successes and areas for improvement at the state level. This detailed assessment of the indicators at the state level was intended to inform the prioritization of sustainable development goals for Karnataka in preparation for their adoption by the UN Assembly.
The Route to Universal Health Coverage: Lessons from England, Thailand, and Brazil
This policy brief compares healthcare schemes and programs across England, Thailand and Brazil, drawing lessons from them and providing policy recommendations.
Children’s Access to Congenital Heart Disease Insurance in Karnataka
This study attempts to understand the utilisation patterns among paediatric patients suffering from congenital heart disease under Yeshasvini and VAS. Data from a government-run cardiac speciality hospital has also been used to study the utilisation patterns among CHD patients.
Study of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana Enrollment in Shimoga and Bangalore Rural
This policy brief looks at the enrollment and utilisation of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), a health insurance scheme operated by the government. In-depth interviews of various stakeholders involved in the process of enrollment of RSBY were conducted. 2 talukas each of Shimoga and Bangalore Rural districts were visited, where CBPS had conducted an […]
Utilisation Patterns in Health Insurance Schemes for Women and Children
This policy brief analyses the utilisation patterns of Yeshasvini and Vajpayee Aarogyashri Schemes in Karnataka.