What measures can the Indian government take to improve healthcare in the country

Discuss the steps the Indian government can take to improve healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.
The Indian government can take several measures to improve healthcare in the country. Here are some of the steps that can be taken:
  • Increasing the budget for healthcare to improve overall infrastructure and make healthcare accessible to all sections of society.
  • Ensuring the availability of essential medicines in rural areas and stepping up efforts to eradicate communicable diseases.
  • Introducing incentives to encourage more healthcare professionals to enter the industry by increasing pay scales and job security.
  • Developing partnerships between public and private healthcare providers to provide better healthcare solutions.
  • Investing in research and development to improve the quality of care.
  • Creating awareness campaigns to educate the public about health and hygiene.
  • Providing telemedicine facilities to reach remote areas of the country.
  • Encouraging entrepreneurial ventures to build a robust healthcare ecosystem in the country.
These measures would go a long way towards improving healthcare in India and ensuring that all citizens have access to high-quality healthcare facilities.
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