Rapid urbanisation has been occurring in India. Health, well-being and infrastructure capacity are all in a state of flux. This study provides an overview of India's health capacity to manage disaster risks from the perspective of a rapidly urbanising nation. It examines India's demographic, epidemiological, and developmental shifts, as well as the ramifications for healthcare policy. Health outcomes can be improved or harmed during catastrophes and other periods when relevant experiences and current healthcare provisioning are studied.
Key words: Disaster Resilience, Disaster risk reduction, Public health, Developmental risk, Hospital safety.
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