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Reforms in India

1947–1986: The Era of Protectionism and State Expenditure on Healthcare

Figure 1. Percent of Public and Private Hospitals as a Share of All Hospitals in India

1986–1991: The Gradual Turn to Liberalization

1992 Onward: Liberalization of the Market

Reforms in China

1949–1979: The Era of Command and Control

1979–2003: Economic Reforms and Privatization

2003 Onward: The Turning Point

Figure 2. People Covered by Various Insurance Schemes in China

Figure 3. Out-of-Pocket Expenditure and Government Expenditure as a Percentage of Total Health Expenditure in China

Comparative Analysis

Figure 4. Maternal Mortality Rate in India and China

Figure 5. Infant Mortality Rate in India and China

Figure 6. Out-of-Pocket Expenditure for Healthcare in India and China

Conclusion

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