News: India’s public health expenditure remains one of the lowest among major economies in the world. It needs to do more to achieve decent standards of healthcare for all. How much India spends on Health care? India’s annual spend on Health care is around ₹2,000 per capita. India’s annual health budget has stayed barely above… Continue reading Wanted: A truly generous health cheque for underserved Indians
Tag: Public Health
Govt to rationalise rates of health benefit packages under Ayushman Bharat
Source: Business Standard What is the news? In a move to encourage private hospitals to take part in Ayushman Bharat-Jan Arogya Yojana (JAY), the government is planning to rationalise the rates of health benefits packages under the scheme and also resolve issues with payments. About the scheme: Ayushman Bharat-Jan Arogya Yojana (JAY) The scheme was… Continue reading Govt to rationalise rates of health benefit packages under Ayushman Bharat
The benefits of breastfeeding
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the various advantages associated with breastfeeding and suggestions to improve it. Synopsis: The promotion of breastfeeding should be a continuous process, not an event restricted to a week. Introduction: UNICEF states that “breastfeeding is among the most effective ways to protect maternally and child health and promote healthy… Continue reading The benefits of breastfeeding
Need to bridge the gender technology gap
Synopsis: Access to technology is so crucial to ensure public health and safety. In recent years, health care has largely moved online, and it has resulted in the gender gap in accessing it. Gender gap in access to technology According to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) estimates, Around 390 million women in low- and… Continue reading Need to bridge the gender technology gap
