What are the key challenges faced by India in implementing universal healthcare
Doctors’ agitation highlights India’s need for universal healthcare. Analyze the challenges in achieving this goal.
- Lack of adequate funding: Insufficient government spending on healthcare leads to a lack of infrastructure and resources.
- Inequitable access: Disparities in healthcare services and facilities between urban and rural areas hinder the goal of universal healthcare.
- Shortage of healthcare professionals: India faces a shortage of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff, affecting the quality and availability of care.
- Challenges in healthcare delivery: Poor healthcare delivery systems and inefficiencies pose obstacles to providing universal healthcare coverage.
- Lack of awareness and education: Limited awareness about healthcare services and preventive measures inhibits efforts towards achieving universal healthcare in India.
- Fragmented healthcare system: The presence of multiple healthcare programs and schemes without proper integration leads to fragmented services, hindering universal coverage.
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