Despite the expansion of health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, public health infrastructure remains the backbone of universal health coverage. Examine this statement. Discuss key challenges in strengthening India’s public health system.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Q3. Despite the expansion of health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, public health infrastructure remains the backbone of universal health coverage. Examine this statement. Discuss key challenges in strengthening India’s public health system. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy

Source:  DD News Subject: Government Initiative Context: AMRIT Pharmacy marked its 10th anniversary, with Union Health Minister announcing nationwide expansion and unveiling new digital upgrades. About 10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy: What it is? AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy is a government initiative providing life-saving medicines, implants, and medical consumables at …

The Rise and Risks of Health Insurance in India

Syllabus: Economy Source:  TH Context: The debate on India’s path to Universal Health Care (UHC) has intensified with rising budgets for PMJAY and State Health Insurance Programmes (SHIPs). Critics argue that these insurance-driven models reinforce for-profit healthcare and neglect public health infrastructure. About The Rise and Risks of Health Insurance in India: Introduction: Universal Health …