What are the key features of the healthcare system in India
Discuss the structure, challenges, and initiatives in the healthcare system of India, including public and private healthcare sectors.
- Structure: India has a mixed healthcare system comprising of public and private sectors.
- Challenges: Lack of adequate infrastructure, uneven distribution of healthcare facilities, shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, high out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
- Initiatives: National Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, Jan Aushadhi scheme, setting up of AIIMS-like institutes, increasing government spending on healthcare.
- Public Sector: Provides healthcare services through government-run hospitals and primary health centers, focusing on rural and underserved areas.
- Private Sector: Offers a variety of services, including secondary and tertiary care facilities, but can be costly and less accessible to the poor.
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