Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?: Explained
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Mains·
Why in news
The Hindu highlights the challenges in India's 'health for all' campaign, noting that healthcare spending remains below 2% of GDP despite rising infectious diseases and funding shortfalls.
Background
India's healthcare budgetary allocation is currently below 2% of its GDP. The system faces compounding pressures from the withdrawal of US funding for health projects, antimicrobial resistance, and poor air quality.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's healthcare budgetary allocation is below 2% of GDP
- S&TAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is identified as a significant threat to India's public health
- FactWithdrawal of US funding for health projects has created a funding shortfall for the Indian government
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the structural and fiscal barriers hindering India's progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) despite existing policy frameworks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal constraint: Low public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP limiting infrastructure expansion
- External dependency: Vulnerability of health projects to the withdrawal of international funding
- Environmental-health nexus: Impact of poor air quality and antimicrobial resistance on public health outcomes
Keywords: Universal Health Coverage · Fiscal Federalism · Antimicrobial Resistance · Public Health Infrastructure · Funding Deficit
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