Methods: We developed a model to estimate recurrent and annual costs for providing health services through a mix of
public and private providers in Chandigarh located in northern India. Necessary health services required to deliver good
quality care were defined by the Indian Public Health Standards. National Sample Survey data was utilized to estimate
disease burden. In addition, morbidity and treatment data was collected from two secondary and two tertiary care hospitals.
The unit cost of treatment was estimated from the published literature. For diseases where data on treatment cost was not
available, we collected data on standard treatment protocols and cost of care from local health providers.