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Families await medical treatment outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Ayushman Bharat, a free state insurance scheme, aims to ease the burden of medical costs for India’s poor. (Amrit Dhillon)
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

‘It’s a godsend’: the healthcare scheme bringing hope to India’s sick

In a country where treatment can cost two years’ wages, a new project could mean free medical care for 500 million people.

  • Bhekisisa Team
  • Amrit Dhillon
6 min read
BIHAR

Army helps in India as South Asia reels under floods

The Indian army and navy stepped up efforts on Monday to rescue hundreds of thousands marooned by floods.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read