How does the National Health Mission in India aim to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility
Explain the primary goals and initiatives of the National Health Mission and its impact on public health.
- The National Health Mission in India aims to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility by providing essential health services to the underserved populations.
- Primary goals include reducing infant mortality rate, maternal mortality ratio, and controlling communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Key initiatives include strengthening health infrastructure, promoting institutional deliveries, immunization drives, and telemedicine services.
- The impact of National Health Mission on public health includes increased access to healthcare services, improved health outcomes, and reduced burden of preventable diseases.
- It has also led to the strengthening of primary healthcare centers, creating awareness about nutrition and hygiene, and enhancing community participation in healthcare programs.
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