Question

Gjona Page No 3 Write down the Kerala Approach' and costarican Approach in terms of Healthcare' which approach do you like most and Why?
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Answer 1

Answer:

I like Kerala approach most because of the following reasons -

Indian scenario:

The Kerala experience :-

Some major changes were made by the Kerala government in 1996. The panchayats were allocated forty per cent of the state budget. This enabled the panchayats in planning and providing for their requirements well. This helped the village to make sure that proper planning was done for water, food and women's development and education.

Following steps were taken to improve the situation:

- Water supply schemes were checked.

- Proper working of schools and anganwadis was - ensured.

- Steps were taken to solve the specific problem of the village.

- Health centres were improved.

- Despite these efforts the following problems remained and needed to be addressed:

- Shortage of medicines and hospital beds

Insufficient number of doctors.