Covid 19 and the Response of Private Healthcare Agencies of Health Care in Tamil Nadu
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19490308 |
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| Authors | Shyam Sundar K (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 14s |
| Publication date | 2026-06-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2582-7472 • E-ISSN: 2582-7472 |
| Publisher | Granthaalayah Publications and Printers (PUBLISHER • IN) |
| DOI | 10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i14s.2026.8508 |
| OpenAlex | W7163200362 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, including the state of Tamil Nadu in India. This research paper examines the dual role played by private healthcare agencies in Tamil Nadu during the pandemic. On one hand, these agencies provided critical medical services, demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and resilience in response to the crisis. They were instrumental in expanding healthcare capacity, offering timely treatments, and supporting the public health infrastructure. On the other hand, the paper also investigates how these private entities capitalised on the situation to generate substantial profits. Through a detailed analysis of financial reports, pricing strategies, and service delivery patterns, the study reveals a complex interplay between the ethical responsibility to provide care and the economic motivations driving private healthcare enterprises. This dual perspective highlights the strengths and vulnerabilities of relying on private healthcare during global health emergencies, providing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in shaping future healthcare strategies
Health care · Pandemic · Private sector · Public healthcare · Tamil · COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Healthcare Systems and Reforms
| Highly cited | No |
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