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Health

Income, not geography, drives global health coverage gaps: Study

Reported by Down To Earth 28 Oct 2026, 9:30 am IST 1 min read

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Income disparities outweigh regional differences in global health coverage, with low-income countries scoring 21% lower overall and 31% lower in infectious disease services. Human development strongly correlates with better healthcare access, highlighting the need for broader development efforts.

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Section: Health
Topics: Economy & RBI
First reported by: Down To Earth
Reporter: susan chacko
Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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