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In this introductory chapter, we review the emphasis laid out on reducing inequity in healthcare which has been highlighted by different policy forums and countries across the world. We also look Indian policy stand as seen through the health policy documents.
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Govt. of India. 2014. National Health Policy 2015. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, December.
WHO Regional Office for Europe. 1985. Targets for health for all. Copenhagen (European Health for All Series No. 1).
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Purohit, B.C. (2017). Introduction. In: Inequity in Indian Health Care. India Studies in Business and Economics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5044-2_1
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