Question Q.8GS2GS2

What roles do community-based interventions play in enhancing access to preventive and promotive health services in India?

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National Health Policy (2017) emphasised on community based interventions to enhance healthcare through Continuum of care approach. Role of Community-based Interventions: 1) Physical and sustained well-being @ Yoga, mindfulness sessions led by community. 2) Healthcare Awareness and health-literacy @ ASHA workers participatory in village Health & Nutrition Day. 3) Nutritional security led by community efforts. @ Ibaigano Ladoo based on Millets for Mid-way Meals. 4) Community Coalition to promote healthy environment. @ Afforestation duties.

5Improving health-seeking behavior @ Could-vaccination drive. However community led interventions face various challenges: 1) Lack of social capital @ Caste divide, class divide. 2) Curative aspect focused instead of preventive and promotive health. 3) Attitudinal issues with regard to interventions from outside. @ Vaccine-hesitancy. National Health Policy. National Healthism - ASHA, AWNI. National Ayush Mission. Hence (ALMA-ATA Declaration) need to be implemented by focusing on community led interventions to achieve SDG 3 and SOCHHO BHARAT, SAMDED HA GAHARPT.

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Need to be implemented by focusing on community led interventions to achieve SDG 3 and SOCHHO BHARAT, SAMDED HA GAHARPT.

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Wasim Ur Rahman

AIR 1572025

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GS2GS2

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Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

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Community-based health interventions

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