Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, in a newspaper article titled “A Philosophy of Care,” says 11 years of policy reforms have positioned India to deliver universal, affordable and equitable healthcare. He credits sustained political backing and higher funding under the Modi government for strengthening health infrastructure and expanding preventive and primary services. The minister highlights the National Health Mission’s role in cutting the maternal mortality rate by 86% and infant mortality by 73% since 2014, far outpacing global averages. More than 1.77 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs now provide community-level care, while digital platforms such as eSanjeevani and TeleMANAS extend specialist consultations nationwide. Expanded immunisation and screening programmes underpin the push. Mission Indradhanush has delivered 5.46 crore childhood vaccinations and 1.32 crore doses for pregnant women, and nationwide screening has covered roughly 28 crore people for hypertension and similar numbers for diabetes and oral cancer. Financing measures are also cited. Government health expenditure rose to 1.84% of GDP from 1.13% in 2014, helping cut households’ out-of-pocket spending to 39.4% from 62.6%. Initiatives such as free drugs and diagnostics, a national dialysis programme and expanded emergency services aim to reduce medical debt and extend coverage to remote areas.