The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, with rural healthcare infrastructure in India facing significant strain. This study undertakes a time-phased analysis of the development of rural healthcare infrastructure in India, focusing on the pre-COVID (2019-20), peak-COVID (2020-21), and post-COVID (2021-22) periods. The research assesses key indicators such as healthcare accessibility, resource allocation, workforce challenges, and the adaptability of healthcare services. The findings highlight the initial disruptions caused by lockdowns, subsequent efforts to bolster healthcare resources, and the longterm effects on healthcare delivery in rural areas by using spatial analysis. Additionally, the study discusses the role of government policies and community responses in mitigating the pandemic’s impact. This comprehensive analysis informs policymakers and stakeholders about the critical gaps and potential strategies for strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure to withstand future public health crises.
RURAL HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ACROSS PRE-PEAK-AND POST-COVID-19 PERIODS
Tullio Menini
2026-01-01
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The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, with rural healthcare infrastructure in India facing significant strain. This study undertakes a time-phased analysis of the development of rural healthcare infrastructure in India, focusing on the pre-COVID (2019-20), peak-COVID (2020-21), and post-COVID (2021-22) periods. The research assesses key indicators such as healthcare accessibility, resource allocation, workforce challenges, and the adaptability of healthcare services. The findings highlight the initial disruptions caused by lockdowns, subsequent efforts to bolster healthcare resources, and the longterm effects on healthcare delivery in rural areas by using spatial analysis. Additionally, the study discusses the role of government policies and community responses in mitigating the pandemic’s impact. This comprehensive analysis informs policymakers and stakeholders about the critical gaps and potential strategies for strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure to withstand future public health crises.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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