Health and Wellness Centre for Better Health Care Delivery System in India: A Mirage or a New Hope Glass

Abstract

With the implementation of the world’s largest national health protection scheme in India, it is envisaging health system reformation in the near future. The debate on the introduction of a comprehensive primary health care provider at the grassroots level is yet debatable under this initiative. Most of the professional bodies are arguing to each other on who can be the best primary care provider under this flagship. Keeping this in viewpoint, this letter to the editor provides a snapshot of the situation with the future way forward as a potential solution. Abbreviations: CHO: Community Health Officer; FMGE: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination; HWC: Health and Wellness Centers; IMA: Indian Medical Association; MLHP: Mid-level Health Care Provider; NBE: National Board of Examination