History of Health Amenities and Disease Deterrence in India
1F. Maria Jenifer Thaya and 2S.M. Rojapoo
1,2Department of History, St. Mary’s College Autonomous, Thoothukudi - 628001 Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627012
ABSTRACT
Numerous infectious diseases, many of which are still common in third-world nations, have a history that dates back to the colonial era and the avoidance of such diseases. It demonstrates the evolution of monitoring systems and the imperial government’s response to epidemics. It describes how British India’s efforts to enhance its residents’ health were affected by the construction of health systems throughout the colonial era. With a special emphasis on health, this paper outlines the public health system in the nation and charts the development of the main health initiatives and programs. India’s health profile at the end of the 20th century seems to be improving. The nation’s observed epidemiological and demographic change can be largely attributed to remarkable advancements in people’s socioeconomic, nutritional, and health status, as well as the effective eradication, elimination, and control of key killer diseases. Whether it is via state-run health services or health insurance, universal coverage of the people through some form of health plan is firmly ingrained in history.