Data released by the government last week showed that the country has made strides in terms of health indicators. The sex ratio has improved, and fertility rate has declined. Coverage of health insurance has also increased compared to 2015-16.

       The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data, however, also shows what ails Indians. The government has undoubtedly made considerable progress in reducing infant mortality by increasing health coverage. Over three-fourth of children in the country were fully vaccinated during 2019-21, compared to 62 per cent in 2015-16, and 43.5 per cent in 2005-06 ...