Healthcare system: Policies and performance in India and ASEAN countries

Abstract

People seek health because it helps them achieve and maintain happiness. The length of life (longevity) and the quality of life are characteristics that can describe health.A well-functioning health system is predicated on having skilled and motivated health professionals, a well-maintained infrastructure, and a consistent supply of medications and technology, supported by enough financing, solid health plans, and evidence- based policies. Every nation, regardless of its public, private, or mixed health care system, confronts barriers and challenges with consideration to quality, quantity, delivery, and cost of services.The amount of economic growth and the political framework in existence determine how health care systems differ from country to country. Southeast Asia has a tremendous social, economic, and political diversity within countries. Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar are the ten countries that make up this region.The area comprises countries ranging from economic powerhouses like Singapore to impoverished economies like Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar is home to more than half a billion people.Although cross-country comparisons between health systems in high-income countries are common, this study was carried out to compare India with Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN), focusing on the performance of the healthcare system across all dimensions.