Increase in the number of private health services than the government and located majorly in urban areas. It questions the right to equality as all do not have access to equal and adequate medical facilities. Comment on the above given two statements.
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Role of government in public health: Current scenario in India and future scope
The practice of public health has been dynamic in India, and has witnessed many hurdles in its attempt to affect the lives of the people of this country. Since independence, major public health problems like malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, high maternal and child mortality and lately, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been addressed through a concerted action of the government. Social development coupled with scientific advances and health care has led to a decrease in the mortality rates and birth rates.[1]
This article is a literature review of the existing government machinery for public health needs in India, its success, limitations and future scope.
The practice of public health has been dynamic in India, and has witnessed many hurdles in its attempt to affect the lives of the people of this country. Since independence, major public health problems like malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, high maternal and child mortality and lately, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been addressed through a concerted action of the government. Social development coupled with scientific advances and health care has led to a decrease in the mortality rates and birth rates.[1]
This article is a literature review of the existing government machinery for public health needs in India, its success, limitations and future scope.
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