Universal Health Coverage
Objectives
On the strong platform of Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):
- Attain a coverage of at least 75 per cent of the population with publicly financed health insurance (covering most secondary and tertiary care procedures) by 2022-23.
- Reduce by 50 per cent the proportion of households facing catastrophic health expenditure from the current levels.
Current Situation
- Public health infrastructure in the country expanded considerably following the launch of the National Health Mission in 2005; however, there continues to be a shortfall in several areas.
- Public funding of health has been consistently low in India (approximately 1.3 per cent of GDP). As a result, out-of-pocket ....
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