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India's Health Leap: MMR Drops 86%!
14 Mar
Summary
- AIIMS institutions surged from 6 to 23, enhancing medical education.
- India's Maternal Mortality Ratio saw an 86% decline.
- Out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure reduced significantly.
Union Minister J.P. Nadda reported substantial progress in India's healthcare sector under Prime Minister Modi's administration. The number of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has dramatically risen from 6 to 23, significantly bolstering tertiary healthcare and medical education opportunities across the nation.
India has demonstrated exceptional improvements in maternal and child health, with its Maternal Mortality Ratio declining by approximately 86%. This achievement notably surpasses the global reduction rate of around 48%, showcasing the effectiveness of public health initiatives.
Further advancements include a 21% decrease in TB incidence, exceeding the global decline of 12%. The financial burden of healthcare on citizens has also been reduced, as out-of-pocket expenditure has fallen from 62.6% to 39.4%.
Access to timely cancer treatment has improved, with about 90% of patients starting treatment within 20 days. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, a large-scale health coverage scheme, has provided vital financial protection, benefiting over 71 crore people.
