What are the key provisions of the National Health Policy 2017
Explain the key provisions of the National Health Policy 2017.
- The policy aims to ensure quality healthcare services to every citizen of the country without causing any financial burden on them.
- The policy proposes to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2025.
- It also proposes to provide universal access to free drugs, diagnostics, and emergency healthcare services in all public healthcare facilities.
- One of the major provisions is the promotion of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) systems to integrate with the mainstream healthcare system.
- The policy focuses on an inclusive approach to health, and aims at addressing the needs and health concerns of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly.
- It emphasizes the need to strengthen health infrastructure in rural and remote areas of the country and also stresses on the development of digital health technologies and telemedicine.
- The policy also advocates for the regulation and integration of the private healthcare sector with the public healthcare system to improve access to quality healthcare services.
- It aims at addressing the issue of shortage of trained healthcare workforce by increasing the number of medical colleges and the availability of specialists and paramedical personnel.
- The policy also highlights the importance of addressing various social determinants of health like poverty, education, environment, and nutrition in achieving the goal of universal healthcare.
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