India's healthcare system is characterized by a mix of public and private sector providers. The public healthcare system is organized into primary, secondary, and tertiary care facilities, though the private sector provides the majority of healthcare services across the country.
* **Public Infrastructure:** The All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are a group of autonomous public medical colleges and hospitals that represent the pinnacle of public healthcare. The government also runs the *Ayushman Bharat* initiative, one of the world's largest government-funded healthcare programs, aimed at providing health insurance to low-income earners. * **Private Hospitals:** India is home to world-class private hospital chains that also drive a robust medical tourism industry. Prominent networks include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Narayana Health, and Medanta. * **Pharmaceuticals:** Often called the "pharmacy of the world," India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. * **Traditional Medicine:** Alongside allopathic medicine, India has a dedicated Ministry of AYUSH, which oversees and promotes traditional systems of healthcare, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
