{"id":243952,"date":"2023-05-24T19:52:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T14:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=243952"},"modified":"2023-05-24T19:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T14:22:39","slug":"india75-looking-at-100-how-we-can-resolve-the-tribal-health-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india75-looking-at-100-how-we-can-resolve-the-tribal-health-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"India@75, Looking at 100: How we can resolve the tribal health challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Source<\/strong>– The post is based on the article \u201cIndia@75, Looking at 100: How we can resolve the tribal health challenge\u201d <\/strong>published in \u201cThe Indian Express\u201d <\/strong>on 23rd May 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Syllabus: <\/strong>GS2- Issues related to development and management of health<\/p>\n

Relevance- <\/strong>Inclusive healthcare system<\/p>\n

News<\/strong>– The article explains the issues of access of healthcare system for tribal communities<\/p>\n

What are the achievements of India in the healthcare sector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since Independence, India has made remarkable progress<\/strong>. It has emerged as the world\u2019s fifth-largest economy<\/strong> and a leader in the digital realm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

India, at various points, has demonstrated the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam \u2014 One World, One Family.<\/strong> One example is India\u2019s contribution towards the global vaccination drive <\/strong>during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Under \u201cVaccine Maitri\u201d<\/strong>, India provided over 60 million vaccine doses<\/strong> to neighbouring countries and other parts of the world.<\/p>\n

What are challenges faced in the healthcare sector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The challenge lies in building a healthcare system that caters to all communities.<\/p>\n

For instance, tribal communities in India constitute 8.9% of the population. They remain the most neglected and deprived<\/strong> group in access to healthcare. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As per a report by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the mortality rate<\/strong> in tribal areas is 44% higher than the national average, and infant mortality<\/strong> is 63% higher. This underlines the urgent need to empower tribal communities<\/strong> and ensure they receive equitable healthcare access. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The challenges they face are multifaceted \u2014 lack of infrastructure, medical professionals, connectivity, affordability, equipment, insurance, funding<\/strong>, and much more.<\/p>\n

How can India build an inclusive healthcare system for tribal communities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is a need for suitable investments, public policy and governance<\/strong>, for making healthcare affordable and accessible<\/strong> to all.<\/p>\n

Empowering tribal communities<\/strong> must be done strategically<\/strong>, keeping in mind their traditions and other intangible heritage touchpoints. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The health of communities is influenced by various factors. These factors differ significantly for tribal communities.<\/p>\n

They have a communitarian social setup<\/strong>, an underdeveloped economy<\/strong> dependent on forest resources and unique geographic conditions<\/strong>. As a result, their health outcomes necessitate a unique approach.<\/p>\n

A long-term solution<\/strong> to the tribal healthcare challenge is investing in medical colleges and training centres<\/strong> across such remote areas.<\/p>\n

These institutions can equip local healthcare providers with the necessary skills and knowledge <\/strong>to offer quality healthcare services<\/strong>. It has the potential to bridge the gap in healthcare infrastructure <\/strong>and provide employment opportunities<\/strong> for the local population.<\/p>\n

The capabilities of public partnerships<\/strong> in redefining healthcare facilities and accessibility are important. Recently, NITI Aayog and UNDP highlighted initiatives that are sustainable, innovative, impactful and replicable. <\/strong><\/p>\n

One such initiative is the Mera Baccha Abhiyan<\/strong>. It aims to fight malnutrition through public participation in Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. As a result, the malnutrition rate <\/strong>in the district dropped by 17.5%.<\/p>\n

The responsibility of providing healthcare for all our fellow citizens, lies both with private and government institutions. Through inclusive leadership and investments in healthcare infrastructure<\/strong> in tribal areas, India can empower tribal communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Source– The post is based on the article \u201cIndia@75, Looking at 100: How we can resolve the tribal health challenge\u201d published in \u201cThe Indian Express\u201d on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Inclusive healthcare system News– The article explains the issues of access of healthcare system for… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: How we can resolve the tribal health challenge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[212,10500],"class_list":["post-243952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-indian-express","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1702807177},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243952"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243952\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}