Building a foundation for better health: The role of the Aadhaar number

Perhaps one of the most important signs that a country has effectively responded to its governance issues is in the management of its healthcare challenges. Healthcare presents a particularly complex situation for governments, one that is not easy for developing nations to tackle. Healthcare goals cannot be reached through funding and budgets alone. Rather, they require a coordinated effort from both the government and a network of service providers; they require programmes and policies that connect with individuals throughout their lives, from birth to death. (Editorial)