Question

What are the challenges related to provision of Universal Health Care in India ?

Answer 1

Health, undoubtedly, is a key indicator of human development. Two years ago, the government of India adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a set of 17 goals to transform our world and leave no one behind. Health is centrally reflected in the SDGs and intricately linked to almost all goals, especially ones related to poverty, hunger, gender, education, water sanitation and urbanization.

The scope and interconnectedness of SDGs, especially in India which is one-sixth of the humanity, provides opportunities to bring health at the centre of economic growth. However, inadequate healthcare facilities can drain global GDP, 8-10% of which is comprised of health spending.