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India Shifts to Wellness: New Health Policy Launched
20 Jan
Summary
- New national health policy marks a decisive shift from 'sick care' to 'wellness'.
- Government aims for universal health coverage with accessible quality healthcare.
- Expansion of medical infrastructure includes new colleges and AIIMS institutions.
India has embraced a new national health policy, signaling a major departure from a 'sick care' model to a comprehensive 'wellness' strategy. This policy emphasizes preventive, promotive, curative, and palliative care, striving for universal health coverage and quality healthcare accessibility for every citizen.
The government is actively working to implement universal health coverage through targeted schemes. Programs offering free drugs and diagnostics, alongside a national dialysis initiative, are helping to alleviate the financial strain on patients. The nation's ambitious health insurance scheme, the world's largest, currently provides crucial financial protection to over 62 crore individuals.
Furthermore, significant investments are being made to expand medical education infrastructure nationwide. This includes the establishment of new medical and nursing colleges, as well as AIIMS institutions. These developments are intended to enhance the healthcare workforce, bridge regional disparities, and improve the doctor-patient ratio across the country.
