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“India’s health transition is exposing the limits of a hospital-centric model of care.” Explain the nature of this transition and analyse the governance challenges it poses. Suggest a reorientation towards preventive and primary healthcare.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Q3. “India’s health transition is exposing the limits of a hospital-centric model of care.” Explain the nature of this transition and analyse the governance challenges it poses. Suggest a reorientation towards preventive and primary healthcare. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …

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Preventive healthcare is the weakest yet most critical link in India’s health governance framework. Evaluate the role of primary healthcare institutions in disease prevention. Discuss the institutional challenges in scaling preventive care.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Q3. Preventive healthcare is the weakest yet most critical link in India’s health governance framework. Evaluate the role of primary healthcare institutions in disease prevention. Discuss the institutional challenges in scaling preventive care. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the …

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“Universal Health Coverage in India remains a promise more on paper than in practice”. Analyse the institutional and fiscal constraints in achieving it. Examine the gaps in primary health infrastructure. Suggest measures for effective implementation of Ayushman Bharat 2.0.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q4. “Universal Health Coverage in India remains a promise more on paper than in practice”. Analyse the institutional and fiscal constraints in achieving it. Examine the gaps in primary health infrastructure. Suggest measures for effective implementation of Ayushman Bharat …

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“Strengthening primary healthcare is the first line of defence against future pandemics”. Comment. Why is India still underperforming in this area?

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Q4. “Strengthening primary healthcare is the first line of defence against future pandemics”. Comment. Why is India still underperforming in this area? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The resurgence of COVID-19 subvariants and India’s reaffirmation at World …

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Primary Health Care in India

Syllabus: Health Source:  TH  Context: The National Health Accounts 2021–2022 reveal only a marginal increase in healthcare spending, highlighting gaps in India’s primary healthcare system despite schemes like Ayushman Bharat. Status of Primary Health Care in India: India’s public health infrastructure includes 1.75 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), handling 350 crore consultations (MoHFW, 2024). Per capita out-of-pocket expenditure …

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