Chaturvedi Sarika, Porter John, Gopalakrishna Pillai Geetha Krishnan, Abraham Leena, Shankar Darshan, Patwardhan Bhushan
Directorate of Research, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
Clinical Research and Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia. 2023 Mar;10:100136. doi: 10.1016/j.lansea.2022.100136.
In this article we attempt to put forth insights into using traditional medicine (TM) systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). We discuss the need for reimagining India's health system and the importance of an inclusive approach for UHC. We comprehend the challenges with appropriate use of TM systems and the lessons from international experience of integrating TM systems. We highlight the pathways for better utilization of TM systems for UHC in India.
在本文中,我们试图深入探讨如何利用传统医学体系来实现全民健康覆盖(UHC)。我们讨论了重新构想印度卫生系统的必要性以及全民健康覆盖采用包容性方法的重要性。我们理解合理使用传统医学体系所面临的挑战以及整合传统医学体系的国际经验教训。我们强调了在印度更好地利用传统医学体系实现全民健康覆盖的途径。