Improvements in Tribal Health Security to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in India

The webinar is a joint Lancet Citizens’ Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System event with SOCHARA and Population Foundation of India. A 2018 national report on tribal health in India draws attention to the fact that the health conditions, health status and access to health care of the approximately 104 million tribals in India, though improving over the years, remain the poorest among all social groups. To actualize aspirations for universal health care in India, it is imperative to pay close attention to the social and cultural realities in which tribal communities live and to design the health system with their participation such that it builds on their strengths and needs. The panelists will focus on the need to improve tribal health security for achieving the goal of universal health coverage in India. The webinar provides a unique opportunity to learn from, and interact directly with, leaders who can help design a socially sensitive and inclusive health system that bridges the existing gaps in health status and access to health care. As a Citizens’ Commission, we invite the public to participate in the discussion, provide input and engage with the panelists.