India, Aug. 24 -- Assured health care is indeed vital for human development of individuals and economic development of nations. It must span a wide range of services - from health promotion and disease prevention to prompt detection of health disorders and early implementation of effective interventions to reduce risk and restore health. It must extend to rehabilitation services and palliative care where needed. Focus must be both on extending life expectancy (lifespan) and enabling people to live in good health till the end of a full and fulfilled life (health span). This will enable all individuals to be productive to their full potential, while ensuring a prosperous nation. Health of each Indian, across the entire life course, will be ...