How has the government's policies impacted healthcare in India
Analyze the government policies and how they have impacted the healthcare sector in India, providing an overall view of the healthcare system in India.
- The National Health Policy 2017 aims to achieve universal health coverage and provide affordable healthcare to all citizens.
- The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides financial protection to vulnerable sections of the population by offering a health insurance scheme that covers hospitalization expenses.
- The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a part of Ayushman Bharat that aims to provide free secondary and tertiary healthcare to poor households.
- The government has also increased the budget allocation for healthcare, which has resulted in better infrastructure, more healthcare facilities, and an increase in medical research.
- Despite these initiatives, India's healthcare system continues to face challenges such as a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, uneven distribution of healthcare facilities, and lack of access to healthcare in rural areas.
- These issues highlight the need for sustained efforts and effective interventions to address the healthcare needs of the population and provide quality healthcare services to all citizens.
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