What is the National Health Policy

Provide an overview of the National Health Policy and its primary goals in India.
The National Health Policy is a policy document that outlines the government's approach to addressing healthcare challenges in India. The policy provides a framework for planning and implementing strategies to improve the health of the population. Some of the key features of the National Health Policy include:
  • Providing universal access to affordable and quality healthcare services
  • Addressing the social determinants of health such as poverty and inequality
  • Increasing investments in the health sector and enhancing the availability of financial resources
  • Promoting the use of digital technologies for improving healthcare delivery
  • Strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and improving the availability of medical personnel
  • Encouraging research and development in the healthcare sector
  • Addressing health emergencies and promoting disaster management
The primary goals of the National Health Policy in India are to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare services regardless of their socio-economic status, to reduce the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, and to promote health and well-being across all age groups.
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