What is the impact of Ayushman Bharat on providing healthcare to the poor in India
Explain how Ayushman Bharat has helped in providing healthcare facilities to underprivileged people.
- Ayushman Bharat has provided health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for hospitalization expenses.
- This scheme has offered financial protection to economically weaker sections, deprived rural families and identified occupational categories of urban workers' families.
- It has enabled beneficiaries to access healthcare services that were previously beyond their reach due to financial constraints.
- Ayushman Bharat has established 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres across India that focus on providing preventive and primary healthcare services.
- These centres provide comprehensive primary healthcare including non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.
- The scheme aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses on healthcare and improve the quality and access of healthcare services.
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