Role of the private sector in vaccination service delivery in India: evidence from private-sector vaccine sales data, 2009-12

Conclusion In India, the public sector offers vaccination services to the majority of the population but the private sector should not be neglected as it could potentially improve overall vaccination coverage. The government could train and incentivize a wider range of private-sector health professionals to help deliver the vaccines, especially in the low income states with the largest birth cohorts. We recommend future studies to identify strengths and limitations of the public and private health sectors in each Indian state.
Source: Health Policy and Planning - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research