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1Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr RN Srivastava, 487, Mandakini Enclave, Alaknanda, New Delhi 110 019. drrnsri@gmail.com.
Indian Pediatrics
|February 2, 2015
Summary
India
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Public Health Policy
- Human Rights Law
Background:
- India's commitment to the UN Convention on Child Rights contrasts with insufficient funding and interventions for child health.
- A shift from a welfare to a rights-based approach is crucial for realizing child rights, particularly in health and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical health needs of newborns, infants, and preschool children in India.
- To advocate for a rights-based approach to child health, emphasizing functional healthcare delivery and accountability.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing child health policies and funding in India.
- Review of health needs across different child age groups: newborn, infant, and preschool.
- Assessment of healthcare delivery systems and program implementation.
Main Results:
- Current health interventions and fund allocation are insufficient to meet child health needs.
- Specific attention is required for newborn survival, infant vaccinations and nutrition, and preschooler infection control and development.
- Healthcare systems require full functionality, proper program implementation, and accountability.
Conclusions:
- A rights-based approach is essential for improving child health outcomes in India.
- Free basic curative services and functional health literacy programs for the underprivileged are necessary.
- Strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring accountability are critical for realizing child rights.
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