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Some selected indicators of Human Development, 2016-2017

Item	India	China	Pakistan
Human Development Index (value)	0.640	0.752	0.562
Rank (based on HDI)	130	86	150
Life Expectancy at Birth (years)	68.8	76.4	66.6
Mean years of Schooling (% aged 15 and above)	6.4	7.8	8.6
GDP per capita (PPP US$)	6,427	15,309	5,035
People below poverty line (at $3.20 a day PPP) (%) (2011)	60.4	23.5	46.4
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)	34.6	8.5	64.2
Maternal Mortality Rate (per 1 lakh births)	174	27	178
Population using Improved Sanitation (%)	44.2	75	58.3
Population with sustainable access to improved water source (%)	94	96	91
Percentage of Undernourished Children	37.9	8.1	46.4

PPPs will help in bridging treatment gap, enhance care delivery in India.

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam

05 Apr 2022,

The Government's focus on digitization over the past few years has enabled enhanced delivery of healthcare in India, increasing capacity and efficiency in the sector. There has been an 85% surge in teleconsultation, and digital platforms have eased accessibility to crucial healthcare solutions, supported by the National Digital Health Mission. This has evolved the way we look at healthcare challenges, and has presented India with an opportunity to address issues at the grassroots level. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the draft paper on Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2022 will further promote domestic manufacturing of medical devices that will help deepen access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

The Government has extended support for local manufacturing of medical equipment with an aim to increase healthcare expenditure to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2025. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative provides further impetus to the industry to develop and enhance healthcare infrastructure with continued technological upgradation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will help increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. PPPs bring together the expertise and finances of the private sector with the access and subsidies of the public sector. It can bring in resources the Government needs for its healthcare goals, as well as create a sustainable long-term model. The need for PPPs is further underlined considering the layout of medical infrastructure in India. According to a report by Niti Aayog, 60% of medical infrastructure is densely populated across metropolitan cities. Addressing this, private hospital chains are increasingly expanding beyond the metros to tier-2 and -3 cities. Private players are also seeking accreditation and developing new healthcare models at an increasing rate. PPPs will also help address the shortage of skilled workers by establishing programmes to up skill the health workforce with the ability to adapt to technological advancements......

PPPs will help in bridging treatment gap, enhance care delivery in India.

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam

05 Apr 2022,

The Government's focus on digitization over the past few years has enabled enhanced delivery of healthcare in India, increasing capacity and efficiency in the sector. There has been an 85% surge in teleconsultation, and digital platforms have eased accessibility to crucial healthcare solutions, supported by the National Digital Health Mission. This has evolved the way we look at healthcare challenges, and has presented India with an opportunity to address issues at the grassroots level. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the draft paper on Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2022 will further promote domestic manufacturing of medical devices that will help deepen access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

The Government has extended support for local manufacturing of medical equipment with an aim to increase healthcare expenditure to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2025. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative provides further impetus to the industry to develop and enhance healthcare infrastructure with continued technological upgradation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will help increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. PPPs bring together the expertise and finances of the private sector with the access and subsidies of the public sector. It can bring in resources the Government needs for its healthcare goals, as well as create a sustainable long-term model. The need for PPPs is further underlined considering the layout of medical infrastructure in India. According to a report by Niti Aayog, 60% of medical infrastructure is densely populated across metropolitan cities. Addressing this, private hospital chains are increasingly expanding beyond the metros to tier-2 and -3 cities. Private players are also seeking accreditation and developing new healthcare models at an increasing rate. PPPs will also help address the shortage of skilled workers by establishing programmes to up skill the health workforce with the ability to adapt to technological advancements......

PPPs will help in bridging treatment gap, enhance care delivery in India.

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam

05 Apr 2022,

The Government's focus on digitization over the past few years has enabled enhanced delivery of healthcare in India, increasing capacity and efficiency in the sector. There has been an 85% surge in teleconsultation, and digital platforms have eased accessibility to crucial healthcare solutions, supported by the National Digital Health Mission. This has evolved the way we look at healthcare challenges, and has presented India with an opportunity to address issues at the grassroots level. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the draft paper on Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2022 will further promote domestic manufacturing of medical devices that will help deepen access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

The Government has extended support for local manufacturing of medical equipment with an aim to increase healthcare expenditure to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2025. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative provides further impetus to the industry to develop and enhance healthcare infrastructure with continued technological upgradation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will help increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. PPPs bring together the expertise and finances of the private sector with the access and subsidies of the public sector. It can bring in resources the Government needs for its healthcare goals, as well as create a sustainable long-term model. The need for PPPs is further underlined considering the layout of medical infrastructure in India. According to a report by Niti Aayog, 60% of medical infrastructure is densely populated across metropolitan cities. Addressing this, private hospital chains are increasingly expanding beyond the metros to tier-2 and -3 cities. Private players are also seeking accreditation and developing new healthcare models at an increasing rate. PPPs will also help address the shortage of skilled workers by establishing programmes to up skill the health workforce with the ability to adapt to technological advancements......

PPPs will help in bridging treatment gap, enhance care delivery in India.

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam

05 Apr 2022,

The Government's focus on digitization over the past few years has enabled enhanced delivery of healthcare in India, increasing capacity and efficiency in the sector. There has been an 85% surge in teleconsultation, and digital platforms have eased accessibility to crucial healthcare solutions, supported by the National Digital Health Mission. This has evolved the way we look at healthcare challenges, and has presented India with an opportunity to address issues at the grassroots level. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the draft paper on Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2022 will further promote domestic manufacturing of medical devices that will help deepen access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

The Government has extended support for local manufacturing of medical equipment with an aim to increase healthcare expenditure to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2025. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative provides further impetus to the industry to develop and enhance healthcare infrastructure with continued technological upgradation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will help increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. PPPs bring together the expertise and finances of the private sector with the access and subsidies of the public sector. It can bring in resources the Government needs for its healthcare goals, as well as create a sustainable long-term model. The need for PPPs is further underlined considering the layout of medical infrastructure in India. According to a report by Niti Aayog, 60% of medical infrastructure is densely populated across metropolitan cities. Addressing this, private hospital chains are increasingly expanding beyond the metros to tier-2 and -3 cities. Private players are also seeking accreditation and developing new healthcare models at an increasing rate. PPPs will also help address the shortage of skilled workers by establishing programmes to up skill the health workforce with the ability to adapt to technological advancements......

PPPs will help in bridging treatment gap, enhance care delivery in India.

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam

05 Apr 2022,

The Government's focus on digitization over the past few years has enabled enhanced delivery of healthcare in India, increasing capacity and efficiency in the sector. There has been an 85% surge in teleconsultation, and digital platforms have eased accessibility to crucial healthcare solutions, supported by the National Digital Health Mission. This has evolved the way we look at healthcare challenges, and has presented India with an opportunity to address issues at the grassroots level. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the draft paper on Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2022 will further promote domestic manufacturing of medical devices that will help deepen access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

The Government has extended support for local manufacturing of medical equipment with an aim to increase healthcare expenditure to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2025. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative provides further impetus to the industry to develop and enhance healthcare infrastructure with continued technological upgradation. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will help increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. PPPs bring together the expertise and finances of the private sector with the access and subsidies of the public sector. It can bring in resources the Government needs for its healthcare goals, as well as create a sustainable long-term model. The need for PPPs is further underlined considering the layout of medical infrastructure in India. According to a report by Niti Aayog, 60% of medical infrastructure is densely populated across metropolitan cities. Addressing this, private hospital chains are increasingly expanding beyond the metros to tier-2 and -3 cities. Private players are also seeking accreditation and developing new healthcare models at an increasing rate. PPPs will also help address the shortage of skilled workers by establishing programmes to up skill the health workforce with the ability to adapt to technological advancements......

Read the newspaper article given below and answer questions.

Accessible and affordable healthcare must: Mandaviya

'Centre aims to cut treatment cost, have more doctors'

The Union government will work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive health care and modern medical facilities, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.

Besides reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts were on to rapidly increase the number of doctors, Mr. Mandaviya said while inaugurating a multispecialty outpatient and inpatient block (IPD) at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospital here.

Holistic healthcare

The new IPD block will increase the bed strength of the LHMC from 877 to more than 1,000 beds. The IPD block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic healthcare, including all medical and surgical specialties, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Mr. Mandaviya stated that the states played a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

Nation comes first

"Making health accessible, affordable and patient friendly is very important. Our effort need to be in the direction of advancement of the nation; the nation should always come first"' be noted.

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of state for health, said, it was important to note that better health facilities were not limited only to the treatment of diseases. They also encouraged and promoted social justice. "When the poor get affordable and quality treatment, their faith in the system gets stronger", she said.

Read the newspaper article given below and answer questions.

Accessible and affordable healthcare must: Mandaviya

'Centre aims to cut treatment cost, have more doctors'

The Union government will work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive health care and modern medical facilities, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.

Besides reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts were on to rapidly increase the number of doctors, Mr. Mandaviya said while inaugurating a multispecialty outpatient and inpatient block (IPD) at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospital here.

Holistic healthcare

The new IPD block will increase the bed strength of the LHMC from 877 to more than 1,000 beds. The IPD block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic healthcare, including all medical and surgical specialties, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Mr. Mandaviya stated that the states played a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

Nation comes first

"Making health accessible, affordable and patient friendly is very important. Our effort need to be in the direction of advancement of the nation; the nation should always come first"' be noted.

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of state for health, said, it was important to note that better health facilities were not limited only to the treatment of diseases. They also encouraged and promoted social justice. "When the poor get affordable and quality treatment, their faith in the system gets stronger", she said.

Read the newspaper article given below and answer questions.

Accessible and affordable healthcare must: Mandaviya

'Centre aims to cut treatment cost, have more doctors'

The Union government will work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive health care and modern medical facilities, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.

Besides reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts were on to rapidly increase the number of doctors, Mr. Mandaviya said while inaugurating a multispecialty outpatient and inpatient block (IPD) at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospital here.

Holistic healthcare

The new IPD block will increase the bed strength of the LHMC from 877 to more than 1,000 beds. The IPD block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic healthcare, including all medical and surgical specialties, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Mr. Mandaviya stated that the states played a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

Nation comes first

"Making health accessible, affordable and patient friendly is very important. Our effort need to be in the direction of advancement of the nation; the nation should always come first"' be noted.

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of state for health, said, it was important to note that better health facilities were not limited only to the treatment of diseases. They also encouraged and promoted social justice. "When the poor get affordable and quality treatment, their faith in the system gets stronger", she said.

Read the newspaper article given below and answer questions.

Accessible and affordable healthcare must: Mandaviya

'Centre aims to cut treatment cost, have more doctors'

The Union government will work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive health care and modern medical facilities, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.

Besides reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts were on to rapidly increase the number of doctors, Mr. Mandaviya said while inaugurating a multispecialty outpatient and inpatient block (IPD) at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospital here.

Holistic healthcare

The new IPD block will increase the bed strength of the LHMC from 877 to more than 1,000 beds. The IPD block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic healthcare, including all medical and surgical specialties, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Mr. Mandaviya stated that the states played a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

Nation comes first

"Making health accessible, affordable and patient friendly is very important. Our effort need to be in the direction of advancement of the nation; the nation should always come first"' be noted.

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of state for health, said, it was important to note that better health facilities were not limited only to the treatment of diseases. They also encouraged and promoted social justice. "When the poor get affordable and quality treatment, their faith in the system gets stronger", she said.

Read the newspaper article given below and answer questions.

Accessible and affordable healthcare must: Mandaviya

'Centre aims to cut treatment cost, have more doctors'

The Union government will work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive health care and modern medical facilities, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.

Besides reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts were on to rapidly increase the number of doctors, Mr. Mandaviya said while inaugurating a multispecialty outpatient and inpatient block (IPD) at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospital here.

Holistic healthcare

The new IPD block will increase the bed strength of the LHMC from 877 to more than 1,000 beds. The IPD block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic healthcare, including all medical and surgical specialties, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Mr. Mandaviya stated that the states played a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

Nation comes first

"Making health accessible, affordable and patient friendly is very important. Our effort need to be in the direction of advancement of the nation; the nation should always come first"' be noted.

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of state for health, said, it was important to note that better health facilities were not limited only to the treatment of diseases. They also encouraged and promoted social justice. "When the poor get affordable and quality treatment, their faith in the system gets stronger", she said.