What are the challenges faced by the healthcare sector in India

Discuss the current state of healthcare in India and analyze the major issues faced by healthcare industry
  • High cost of healthcare services
  • Inadequate healthcare infrastructure in rural areas
  • Shortage of trained medical professionals
  • Insufficient government spending on healthcare
  • Lack of awareness about preventive healthcare measures among people
  • Limited health insurance coverage
  • Low public expenditure on healthcare by the government
  • Low levels of healthcare accessibility in remote areas
The current state of healthcare in India is characterized by a number of challenges, which include high cost of healthcare services, inadequate healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, shortage of trained medical professionals, insufficient government spending on healthcare and limited health insurance coverage. Additionally, there is a lack of awareness about preventive healthcare measures among people, low public expenditure on healthcare by the government, and low levels of healthcare accessibility in remote areas. In order to overcome these challenges, it is important for the government to increase its investment in the healthcare sector and for private players to work towards improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services for all people.
Answered 2 years ago
Amrita Aspirants