Synopsis: Need to strengthen and transform our health systems by making them more equitable, resilient and sustainable for all. Introduction Countries in the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region, continue to respond to the pandemic aggressively, battling new and more transmissible variants. In addition to covid-19, the region faces a range of pressing threats, from… Continue reading An inclusive plan for healthcare systems to be built back better
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PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?3 What are digital health IDs?4 What information will the Health IDs capture?5 Is the new Health ID mandatory for citizens?6 Are there any privacy concerns?7 What are the other features of the mission? What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Ayushman… Continue reading PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
Synopsis: Health, infra and fiscal stimulus are at the core of the government’s economic revival strategy as they hold significant potential to propel growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the indicators of a revival in the Indian economy?3 What steps were taken by the govt?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The covid pandemic and subsequent… Continue reading Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”, a key initiative to support the medical devices, notified
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks?3 Objectives of the Scheme4 Other Features of the Scheme What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”. What is the Scheme for Promotion of Medical… Continue reading Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”, a key initiative to support the medical devices, notified
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) have released a report titled ‘Health Workforce in India-Why, Where and How to Invest’. What are the Key Findings of the Report? Nurse to Doctor Ratio: The nurse to doctor ratio in India is estimated to be 1.7:1. This… Continue reading Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
Synopsis: The revamped programme for B.Sc nursing is aimed at standardization and includes medical ethics and simulation training. Contents1 Introduction:2 Who made the changes?3 What are the new hospital norms?4 What are the advantages of the new curriculum? Introduction: The syllabus of BSC Nursing programmes has been revised. This is the first major overhaul after… Continue reading Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 What is an API?3 Findings of the report4 Recommendations5 Implications of the findings What is the news? A recent report Pharma Industry: Trends and Prospects has identified various gaps in Pharma Industry of India due to its dependence on China for API’s. What is an API?… Continue reading Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding issues in the Indian health sector Synopsis: India’s health care sector is plagued with various issues which have been exposed during Covid crisis. Let’s have a brief look at issues affecting Indian health sector. Context The Health ministry has claimed in Parliament that Punjab has reported only four “suspected” deaths… Continue reading Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model?
