Illustrates the interconnected components of the public health system and their relevance to UPSC.
Shows the key milestones in the evolution of the public health system in India.
Illustrates the interconnected components of the public health system and their relevance to UPSC.
Shows the key milestones in the evolution of the public health system in India.
PHCs, CHCs, District Hospitals
NHM, IDSP, TB Control
Vaccination, Awareness Campaigns
Healthcare Professionals, Community Workers
Bhore Committee Report
Independence and focus on building a national health system
Launch of National Health Mission (NHM)
National Health Policy (NHP) aims to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025
Launch of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
COVID-19 pandemic highlighted strengths and weaknesses of the public health system
Ongoing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and digital health solutions
PHCs, CHCs, District Hospitals
NHM, IDSP, TB Control
Vaccination, Awareness Campaigns
Healthcare Professionals, Community Workers
Bhore Committee Report
Independence and focus on building a national health system
Launch of National Health Mission (NHM)
National Health Policy (NHP) aims to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025
Launch of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
COVID-19 pandemic highlighted strengths and weaknesses of the public health system
Ongoing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and digital health solutions
Public health and sanitation are listed under Entry 6 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, making it primarily a state subject.
The National Health Policy 2017 aims to achieve universal health coverage and provide quality healthcare services to all.
The National Health Mission (NHM) comprises the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), focusing on strengthening public health infrastructure.
Key components include Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and sub-centres as the backbone of rural healthcare.
Focus on disease surveillance, immunization programs, maternal and child health, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat aim to provide health insurance coverage and strengthen health and wellness centres.
Challenges include inadequate funding (public health spending is ~1.2-1.5% of GDP), shortage of healthcare professionals, and disparities in access.
Ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation is a critical component of public health, preventing water-borne diseases.
Illustrates the interconnected components of the public health system and their relevance to UPSC.
Public Health System
Shows the key milestones in the evolution of the public health system in India.
The public health system in India has evolved significantly since independence, with a growing focus on accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare.
Public health and sanitation are listed under Entry 6 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, making it primarily a state subject.
The National Health Policy 2017 aims to achieve universal health coverage and provide quality healthcare services to all.
The National Health Mission (NHM) comprises the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), focusing on strengthening public health infrastructure.
Key components include Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and sub-centres as the backbone of rural healthcare.
Focus on disease surveillance, immunization programs, maternal and child health, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat aim to provide health insurance coverage and strengthen health and wellness centres.
Challenges include inadequate funding (public health spending is ~1.2-1.5% of GDP), shortage of healthcare professionals, and disparities in access.
Ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation is a critical component of public health, preventing water-borne diseases.
Illustrates the interconnected components of the public health system and their relevance to UPSC.
Public Health System
Shows the key milestones in the evolution of the public health system in India.
The public health system in India has evolved significantly since independence, with a growing focus on accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare.
