On this World Health Day, let's take a look at the backbone of India's healthcare - Its PHCs. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India were established in 1952 and are the first contact point between the village community and the medical officer. During Covid-19, PHCs played a crucial role in ensuring vaccine and medical coverage reached the remotest regions in the country. Check out the infographic to learn more about India's first line of defence in healthcare.

Study by researchers from  Institute of Public Health, Bangalore investigate how successful Primary healthcare Centres are for treating non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. They find many loopholes in the healthcare delivery system.