A vision for healthcare in India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A vision for healthcare in India

The Hindu  

Health development is an integral part of social development. Universal health coverage is a vital consideration in an impoverished country such as India and expanding the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include a broader population base is without doubt a crucial initiative. Given that it’s the digital era, implementing the National Digital Health Mission to create digital health IDs and integrating healthcare systems, and leveraging AI, telemedicine and big data to address the rural-urban divide are vital for equal and easy access to healthcare, especially in underserved areas. India has great technical and technological competency and hence promoting domestic manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative to reduce dependence on imports will help make the country self-reliant and self-dependent in healthcare, reducing dramatically sky-rocketing healthcare costs, which rise especially in the wake of imports. India needs to focus on the establishment of innovation hubs for affordable medical solutions that are vital in a country with a huge population, expand telemedicine services to remote regions as people may not be able to travel long distances owing to a variety of factors such as high costs, non-availability of transport infrastructure or broken roads or deep inaccessibility, simply put.

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Government spending for healthcare increased under Modi regime: Nadda
6 days, 22 hours ago

Government spending for healthcare increased under Modi regime: Nadda

The Hindu  

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday on the working of his Ministry, said that the health policy adopted by the Narendra Modi Government in 2017 had shifted the focus towards comprehensive healthcare development from a curative approach. Mr. Nadda said the All India Institute of Medical Research was now promoting research …

CM Mohan Charan Majhi highlights need for development of healthcare in backward regions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Mohan Charan Majhi highlights need for development of healthcare in backward regions

New Indian Express  

KEONJHAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said a concerted effort is needed for development of healthcare in the backward regions of Odisha. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th annual conference of Indian Medical Association, Odisha branch, the chief minister said health has been given considerable importance in the state budget. Majhi further said of the Rs …

Kerala Budget: Not a substantial allocation for health care sector
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Budget: Not a substantial allocation for health care sector

The Hindu  

The outlay of the State Budget presented by Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal in the Assembly on health care, which excludes health-related expenditure such as water and sanitation, is around ₹3,000 crore, which accounts for 1.74% of the proposed total government expenditure. The issue of poor government spending in the health sector had been plaguing the public health-conscious State like …

Budget 2025: Viksit Bharat a Pipe Dream Unless Education and Healthcare Spending Gets Proportionate Boost
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Viksit Bharat a Pipe Dream Unless Education and Healthcare Spending Gets Proportionate Boost

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 06, 2025 17:19 IST - 5 MINS READ A close look at the budgetary numbers offers critical insights into government spending in two vital areas: education and health. Healthcare paints an equally dire picture where India is short by a staggering 2.4 million hospital beds, leaving millions without access to proper medical treatment. While at first glance …

A green signal for India to assert its health leadership
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A green signal for India to assert its health leadership

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2025-26 lays a robust foundation for India to assert its leadership in global health care and innovation, with strategic announcements that bolster medical infrastructure, expand educational opportunities, and promote global collaboration. With a ₹90,958 crore health-care allocation, the addition of 75,000 medical seats over the next five years, and investments in daycare cancer centres, India is poised …

Kerala opts for huge WB loan for initiative to improve health system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala opts for huge WB loan for initiative to improve health system

The Hindu  

The State Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme under the Health department by taking a loan to the tune of ₹2,424.28 crore from the World Bank. The programme aims at building a resilient health system capable of tackling all emerging health issues while addressing the evolving demographic and epidemiological problems in the State. Goals …

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence

New Indian Express  

The Union Budget 2025-26 reflects a decisive step towards strengthening India’s healthcare and economic landscape. Investing in skill development to bridge gaps Ensuring healthcare accessibility requires a skilled workforce, and the budget has proposed 75,000 new medical seats over next five years. Viksit Bharat: A future of growth & opportunity Beyond healthcare, the budget paves the way for a more …

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:AP BJP president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a people-centric budget that will drive economic growth and benefit all sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, women, and youth. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav welcomed the 12.9% budget increase for healthcare and lauded key initiatives like telemedicine, digital diagnostics, AI-based services, and broadband expansion in primary …

Guest Column| Hospital bill should not be a financial death sentence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guest Column| Hospital bill should not be a financial death sentence

Hindustan Times  

As the Union Budget-2025 is presented on February 1, India’s healthcare sector stands at the crossroads, demanding urgent reforms and strategic investments. A hospital bill should not be a financial death sentence, yet India’s healthcare system is marked by stark disparities in costs and service quality across private hospitals. Increase healthcare allocation A nation’s health is its true wealth, yet …

Economic Survey 2025: AB-PMJAY reduced out-of-pocket-expenditure from 62.6% to 39.4%
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: AB-PMJAY reduced out-of-pocket-expenditure from 62.6% to 39.4%

The Hindu  

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, India’s health assurance scheme, providing financial protection for secondary and tertiary healthcare, has contributed to significant reductions in out-of-pocket expenditure through an increase in social security and primary health expenditure, with over ₹1.25 lakh crore in savings recorded, said the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday, January 31, 2025, by …

Budget 2025: How can government make healthcare more affordable
2 months ago

Budget 2025: How can government make healthcare more affordable

India Today  

All eyes are set on February 1, as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to unveil the Budget 2025. These challenges hinder the full realisation of a healthier, more resilient population.” He added, “A key step in this direction would be rationalising the GST from the current 18% on health and wellness products, including dietary supplements.” EXPANDING GST EXEMPTIONS …

Budget 2025: Higher insurance penetration, Ayushman Bharat among 4 key expectations to benefit Healthcare Industry
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025: Higher insurance penetration, Ayushman Bharat among 4 key expectations to benefit Healthcare Industry

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for fiscal 2025-26 on February 1. The expectations are building and healthcare industry expects expansion of healthcare schemes such as ayushman Bharat, increased Insurance penetration, emphasis on preventive healthcare, Tax releif for consumables and equipments This year’s budget must take bold steps to prioritize the health and …

Budget 2025: Why making insurance affordable should be on agenda
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025: Why making insurance affordable should be on agenda

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025 is approaching, and one area that demands urgent attention is the insurance sector. With health insurance premiums expected to remain high, improving affordability and accessibility could make a huge difference to the lives of millions of Indians. "With wages and healthcare expenses exceeding CPI inflation, health insurance pricing is likely to remain elevated," said the regulator. …

Budget 2025: Healthcare Experts Seek Special Focus On Innovation And Accessibility
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Healthcare Experts Seek Special Focus On Innovation And Accessibility

ABP News  

The healthcare system is one of the most crucial aspects of every country and every government puts a special focus on it. More Focus On Mental Health Manun Thakur, Founder and CEO of Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness, said, “According to a recent report by Deloitte India, “Poor mental health in employees is causing Indian companies a loss of over $14 …

Union Budget 2025: Healthcare sector seeks tax cuts, funding innovations and rural outreach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Healthcare sector seeks tax cuts, funding innovations and rural outreach

Firstpost  

As India prepares for the upcoming Union Budget, the healthcare sector is raising critical demands for comprehensive reforms and increased investment. To achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, experts are pushing for a significant rise in public healthcare spending, innovative funding models and policies that ensure access to quality care particularly in rural areas. Anup Mehra, DGM Finance at PSRI …

Budget 2025: AI-Driven Diagnostics To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Expects
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: AI-Driven Diagnostics To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Expects

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in parliament on February 1st, 2025 and leaders across the country are sharing their take on what they are expecting from the upcoming budget. Over the past 15 years, India has made significant improvements in its healthcare sector through policy interventions focused on …

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector

The Hindu  

Medical professionals on Thursday urged the government to urgently strengthen primary health centres, community health centres and district health centres in the State. Health Budget-2025’, organised by Praja Aarogya Vedika at MBVK Bhavan in Vijayawada, doctors discussed the importance of raising the allocation for the health sector in the upcoming Budget. Some of their demands include attention to preventive healthcare; …

National Rural Health Mission: Manmohan Singh’s quiet revolution in healthcare
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Rural Health Mission: Manmohan Singh’s quiet revolution in healthcare

The Hindu  

Manmohan Singh’s legacy as an economist often overshadows his tenure as a Prime Minister. However, no other Prime Minister in India’s history has been responsible for saving as many lives as Manmohan Singh, thanks to his landmark decision to launch the National Rural Health Mission in 2005. By 2014, when Singh’s tenure ended, maternal mortality had dropped to 167 per …

A decade of transformation: India's journey towards healthcare equity and excellence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A decade of transformation: India's journey towards healthcare equity and excellence

India Today  

The journey of healthcare transformation is not merely about policy shifts or technological integration; it is about reimagining the role of healthcare as a cornerstone of national development. For global leaders, policymakers, and healthcare executives, India’s transformative journey offers a compelling roadmap for addressing systemic challenges while leveraging innovation for scalable, equitable impact. Lessons for global leaders India’s healthcare transformation …

Soaring inflation pushes up health insurance premiums; makes standardised care costlier
3 months ago

Soaring inflation pushes up health insurance premiums; makes standardised care costlier

The Hindu  

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, India is witnessing a surge in healthcare cost inflation, making assured and standardised healthcare unviable for several sections of the society and pushing up health insurance premiums. Speaking to The Hindu, Sumit Bohra, president of the Insurance Brokers Association of India notes that currently in India, rising healthcare costs and growing health insurance premiums are feeding …

Hospital beds, specialists: Why health takes centre stage in Maharashtra's poll promises
4 months, 1 week ago

Hospital beds, specialists: Why health takes centre stage in Maharashtra's poll promises

India Today  

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 has a flood of poll promises in the field of healthcare. The National Profile 2023 shows that Maharashtra has the lowest number of government hospitals in terms of per capita population and the number of beds for every lakh population in the state is almost equal to that in Bihar. While Himachal Pradesh has 222 beds …

India Needs to Spend More on Healthcare Says Ex-RBI Gov
4 months, 1 week ago

India Needs to Spend More on Healthcare Says Ex-RBI Gov

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India needs to urgently increase its spending on healthcare and education for accelerating the country’s progress, former Reserve Bank of India governor C Rangarajan said on Friday. He said that India’s healthcare expenditure is currently less than 2 per cent of its GDP, and the government must urgently increase it. Speaking at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Rangarajan …

Kerala spends highest out-of-pocket expenditure on health in India
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala spends highest out-of-pocket expenditure on health in India

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Increased incidence of lifestyle diseases and high cost of diagnostic tests, coupled with the disappearance of not-for-profit hospitals and people’s reluctance to opt for government medical institutions have pushed Kerala’s out-of-pocket expenses in healthcare to the highest among states, a recent survey has revealed. As per the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey 2022-23 by the National Sample Survey Office under …

Evolution of the health care policy framework in India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Evolution of the health care policy framework in India

Hindustan Times  

This paper traces the history of the evolution of India’s health care policy framework, focusing on its major objectives, challenges faced, and outcomes emerged. The key themes prevalent across most of these policies and specific initiatives included: increasing public health spending and reducing out-of-pocket or catastrophic health spending; addressing rural-urban inequalities in healthcare; developing primary health care; and achieving universal …

Health care: Innovations for an inclusive future
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Health care: Innovations for an inclusive future

Hindustan Times  

India's health care sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven not just by rising incomes, but also through a confluence of transformative factors. By fostering supportive government policies, India has the potential not only to improve health care for its citizens but also to set a global benchmark for affordable, high-quality care. Four areas need urgent attention: * Policy and regulatory …

The burden of health care on India’s poorest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The burden of health care on India’s poorest

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, the Indian government has made significant strides in reducing the burden of health expenditure on the common citizen. A particular focus of the government has been to reduce the burden of severe economic shocks due to “catastrophic” health care expenditure such as hospitalisation. In order to understand the character of catastrophic health expenditure, Artha Global’s Centre for …

‘Further reforms needed for India to reach developed country status by 2047’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Further reforms needed for India to reach developed country status by 2047’

The Hindu  

Member of Fourteenth Finance Commission M. Govinda Rao has said that to achieve the status of a developed country by 2047, India has to increase its per capita income from the current $2,600 to $14,205. Delivering the Dr. D.C. Pavate Foundation Memorial Lecture at Karnatak University in Dharwad on Friday, Prof. Rao said that to achieve this goal, the country …

Budget 2024: Health and Pharma industry eyes increase in GDP
8 months ago

Budget 2024: Health and Pharma industry eyes increase in GDP

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ahead of the union budget presentation which is scheduled to be presented on 23 July, Tuesday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, eyes lie on the heath sector with high expectations from the healthcare and pharma sector. Dr. Harsh Mahajan Chair-FICCI Health Services Committee and Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging & Labs noted that the healthcare industry …

Budget 2024: Tax Benefits On Opening New Hospitals To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Eyes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Tax Benefits On Opening New Hospitals To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Eyes

ABP News  

Budget 2024 Expectations: Healthcare is one of the most crucial sectors that play a significant role in a country's development. The contribution of the healthcare industry towards economic indicators is significant,” said Dr Gurushankar S, Chairman, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre. Achieving this requires the government to offer a tax holiday to encourage doctors and healthcare entrepreneurs to establish …

Rise in public health spending due to States, not Centre
10 months ago

Rise in public health spending due to States, not Centre

The Hindu  

Public spending on health in India has historically remained low. Note: Union government spending includes spending by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Min of AYUSH Furthermore, a significant part of the increase in health investment as a percentage of GDP during the pandemic needs to be attributed to the negative and low growth of GDP, while absolute increase …

Need to have more doctors, hospital beds to achieve healthcare vision 2047: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

Need to have more doctors, hospital beds to achieve healthcare vision 2047: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: There is a need to increase the number of qualified doctors to more than 50 lakh and also add 30 lakh more hospital beds in the country in order to achieve India's healthcare vision 2047, according to a report.The increase in the number of doctors and beds in hospitals would help India get closer to the average of …

Electoral season and restructuring the health system
1 year, 1 month ago

Electoral season and restructuring the health system

The Hindu  

With the electoral season on, it is going to be raining manifestos. Both mentioned revamping the primary health system, ensuring universal health care, expanding human resources, increasing use of technology and so on. The NDA ensured continuity of policy by scrapping the Medical Council of India and establishing the National Medical Commission, further strengthened the rural health infrastructure with capital …

What lies in Kejriwal's Budget?
1 year, 1 month ago

What lies in Kejriwal's Budget?

New Indian Express  

As the Delhi government gears up to present its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in February, expectations are running high among the residents. Residents are hoping for increased funding for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities, as well as initiatives to strengthen the public healthcare system and improve access to healthcare for all sections of society. However, the department made …

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them

Firstpost  

The healthcare industry has always been the core of any flourishing civilisation. Modern medical challenges Public expenditure on healthcare contributes to only 1.3 per cent of GDP, resulting in compromised healthcare standards. As per some projections, AI utilisation in healthcare resource optimisation could contribute $25 billion to India’s GDP by 2025. Role of government in shaping healthcare The government must …

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal
1 year, 2 months ago

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal

Firstpost  

The Union Budget 2023-24, the first budget of Amrit Kaal, set out a vision and blueprint for an empowered and inclusive economy to lay building blocks for the coming 25 years in the journey to India@100 in 2047. Addressing tax issues about business expenditure Typically, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies incur various marketing and related costs which involve medical practitioners. Input …

A healthy new year to you!
1 year, 2 months ago

A healthy new year to you!

The Hindu  

2024 has dawned, and it’s a day past already, that is how quickly the wheel turns. According to a World Health Organization report titled ‘Invisible Numbers’, a staggering 66% of deaths in India in 2019 were attributed to NCDs. In the context of financing healthcare, experts point out the importance of securing adequate health insurance, and state- Meanwhile, here is …

Mandaviya, top execs to speak at Mint Healthcare Summit today
1 year, 3 months ago

Mandaviya, top execs to speak at Mint Healthcare Summit today

Live Mint  

Union health minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya will lead a galaxy of thought leaders, healthcare honchos, investors and independent experts at Wednesday’s Mint Healthcare Summit, the seventh edition in the series. Mint Healthcare Summit Technology being a critical component in the modern healthcare system, the event will see industry stalwart Vishal Bali, executive chairman of AH Holdings, hold forth on how …

15% of people below 45 years fail to get health insurance because of THIS
1 year, 6 months ago

15% of people below 45 years fail to get health insurance because of THIS

Live Mint  

There has been a constant rise in the number of lifestyle diseases among youngsters and adults. The prevalence of these diseases leaves young adults bereft of opportunities to take health insurance. On average, 15% of people aged below 45 years fail to get any health insurance policy because of pre-existing diseases like heart disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic liver and lung …

Out-of-pocket health expenditure in India: Inter-state variations
1 year, 7 months ago

Out-of-pocket health expenditure in India: Inter-state variations

Hindustan Times  

Adequate public investment in health, by ensuring better affordability and availability of health care, is crucial for sustaining a resilient public health system. Chart 2 In five states, high public health spending is related to low OOPE, while in four states, low public health spending is related to high OOPE. In eight states, low public health spending is related to …

Centre mandated spending on health has positive impact: study
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre mandated spending on health has positive impact: study

The Hindu  

Measures taken by the National Health Mission have given a positive fillip to the health sector across the country in the past 15 years, a study published in the Public Health For All journal has concluded. The States received funding only if they complied with the Central Government’s schemes, and States were nudged to enhance investment in primary health care. …

More than 90 million Indians spend ‘catastrophic’ 10-25% of household expenses on healthcare
1 year, 8 months ago

More than 90 million Indians spend ‘catastrophic’ 10-25% of household expenses on healthcare

Hindustan Times  

Healthcare expenditure of around 90 million Indians has crossed the ‘catastrophic’ levels – a state of financial condition where health spending exceeds 10% threshold of household consumption, posing a threat to maintain the subsistence needs. According to the Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2023, a total of 31 million people living in families spend more that a …

What you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket-expenditure on healthcare
1 year, 10 months ago

What you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket-expenditure on healthcare

Live Mint  

The young advertising executive was on his way home from office when he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. First, the hospital where he was admitted said that he had to immediately pay ₹50,000 towards admission—It informed him that he was not eligible for cashless admission since the hospital was not part of the insurer’s network. While people with …

India intends to make healthcare affordable for whole world: PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

India intends to make healthcare affordable for whole world: PM Modi

The Hindu  

“India’s goal is to make healthcare accessible and affordable, not only for our citizens but for the whole world,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his video message following the inauguration the 6th Edition of One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India 2023 meet on Wednesday. He said that India’s traditional healthcare systems held a lot of answers to …

PM Modi calls for integrated global response to address healthcare challenges
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi calls for integrated global response to address healthcare challenges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an integrated, inclusive and institutional global response to healthcare challenges, saying the Covid pandemic showed that borders cannot stop threats to health in a deeply-connected world. In his virtual address to the "One Earth One Health - Advantage Healthcare India 2023", Modi said a collective response to healthcare issues is …

India can be third largest economy by skilling: PM Modi
2 years ago

India can be third largest economy by skilling: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that making medical treatment affordable has been a top priority of his government. The PM lamented the fact that life-saving equipment like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were “weaponised” when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak and said the government was always trying to minimise India’s dependence on foreign countries. …

Explained | India now has 1.4 billion people. What does it mean for their health?
2 years ago

Explained | India now has 1.4 billion people. What does it mean for their health?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 03, 2023 15:01 IST India’s population reached 1.4 billion people at the end of last year, according to estimates from the World Population Review. The US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation has predicted that India’s population could fall back to around one billion by the end of the century. And population growth is not going to …

₹2,828.33 crore for public health in Kerala Budget
2 years, 1 month ago

₹2,828.33 crore for public health in Kerala Budget

The Hindu  

The State Budget 2023-24 speaks about transforming Kerala into global healthcare capital, providing better healthcare services, focussing on health tourism and expanding and modernising existing facilities. “Navakerala Karma Padhati-2”, which has clubbed Rebuild Kerala Initiative and four Missions — Haritha Keralam, Aardram, LIFE and Vidya Kiranam — together gets an outlay of ₹10 crores in the Budget, while a chunk …

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives

ABP News  

Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce India’s budget for the year 2023 on Wednesday, February 1. Experts have called for heavy investment in medical colleges, healthcare infrastructure, and disease awareness initiatives, and expect the budget to focus on drug research, child and maternal health initiatives, traditional medical practices, infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, among others. …

Economic Survey 2022-23 | Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure
2 years, 1 month ago

Economic Survey 2022-23 | Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure

The Hindu  

Almost half of all health spending in India is still paid by patients themselves directly at the point of treatment, although this has dropped as the government’s share of spending on health went up significantly after 2013-14, according to the Economic Survey 2022-23. The share of government health expenditure in total health expenditure was just 28.6% in the financial year …

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