Question 8GS2GS2

To address the limitations of the public health system, how can the private sector contribute effectively to bridging the gap to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare for all? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

Introduction

Public Health system of India is overdeveloped and understaffed, requiring due need to involve private sector in it.

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Main Body

Limitations of Public-health system: Personnel shortage: - Only 1 doctor per 1450 population (WHO 1/1000) - 1 nurse/500 people (WHO 1/450) Overemphasis on tertiary care, neglecting primary care. 60% out of pocket expenditure for the poor. 0.89 beds available/lakh population (WHO: 1/lakh) 57% women anaemic, 39% stunted kids. Private sector bridging the above gap: (1) Infrastructure sharing - Beds, machines etc can be collaboratively shared between public and private sector.

2Focus on preventive care, geriatric care, paediatric care can be funded by private sector. (3) Invert the triangle: In terms of life and spending: [Diagram showing inverted triangle structure with Tertiary care at top, Secondary care in middle, Primary care at bottom, versus a right-side-up triangle showing desired structure] (4) Execute focus on Neglected diseases and also Non-communicable Diseases (India is world's diabetic capital and 7/10 patients die due to NCDs). Issues: - Costly (60% out of Pocket Exp) - Skewed to urban areas - Profit oriented - Lack data on India's medical needs Way forward: - Utilize expert potential - Use of tech in health - Effective policy Thus, a Sensible India, just requires a Swachh India to achieve SDG 3.

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Conclusion

Thus, a Sensible India, just requires a Swachh India to achieve SDG 3.

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Diagram

Inverted triangle showing Tertiary care (top), Secondary care (middle), Primary care (bottom) versus right-side-up triangle showing proper healthcare structure distribution

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Topper

Medha Anand

AIR 132023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health

Health

Public-Private Partnership in Healthcare

Writing Stats

224

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analytical

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