Towards Healthcare for all Indians
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOZHIKODE
TOWARDS HEALTHCARE FOR ALL INDIANS
INDIAN ECONOMY PROJECT REPORT
GROUP 2
SECTION D
M SRINIVAS NAIK – PGP/17/216
SHRADDHA SHRIKHANDE – PGP/17/240
SPANDANA A – PGP/17/243
SURBHI KOTHARI – PGP/17/247
YUWALI DABUR – PGP/17/250
SONAKSHI JAISWAL – PGP/17/358
Contents
INTRODUCTION
The human right to health declares that every individual is entitled towards highest possible standard of physical and mental health. This concept of a right to health has been enumerated in international agreements which include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. But there exists variation in interpretation and application of this right with respect to each country. In India this right includes equitable access to all medical services, adequate food, sanitation, proper housing, healthy working conditions and clean surroundings. The priorities for government for healthcare financing must be such that it covers the three basic objectives: Affordability, Reach and Quality of services.
The design of health care system is guided by the following key human rights dimensions:
Universal Access
Availability
Acceptability and dignity
Quality
Non- discrimination
Transparency
Accountability
Participation
CURRENT SCENARIO OF INDIA’S HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Making healthcare affordable and accessible for all its citizens is one of the key focus areas of the country today. The challenge is immense, as nearly 73% of the country’s population lives in rural areas and 26.1% is below poverty level. India lacks strong healthcare infrastructure and has several inherent weaknesses in its healthcare system. Though the overall level of funding allocated for healthcare nationally is comparatively high (4.1% of GDP), the government’s funding is low
TOWARDS HEALTHCARE FOR ALL INDIANS
INDIAN ECONOMY PROJECT REPORT
GROUP 2
SECTION D
M SRINIVAS NAIK – PGP/17/216
SHRADDHA SHRIKHANDE – PGP/17/240
SPANDANA A – PGP/17/243
SURBHI KOTHARI – PGP/17/247
YUWALI DABUR – PGP/17/250
SONAKSHI JAISWAL – PGP/17/358
Contents
INTRODUCTION
The human right to health declares that every individual is entitled towards highest possible standard of physical and mental health. This concept of a right to health has been enumerated in international agreements which include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. But there exists variation in interpretation and application of this right with respect to each country. In India this right includes equitable access to all medical services, adequate food, sanitation, proper housing, healthy working conditions and clean surroundings. The priorities for government for healthcare financing must be such that it covers the three basic objectives: Affordability, Reach and Quality of services.
The design of health care system is guided by the following key human rights dimensions:
Universal Access
Availability
Acceptability and dignity
Quality
Non- discrimination
Transparency
Accountability
Participation
CURRENT SCENARIO OF INDIA’S HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Making healthcare affordable and accessible for all its citizens is one of the key focus areas of the country today. The challenge is immense, as nearly 73% of the country’s population lives in rural areas and 26.1% is below poverty level. India lacks strong healthcare infrastructure and has several inherent weaknesses in its healthcare system. Though the overall level of funding allocated for healthcare nationally is comparatively high (4.1% of GDP), the government’s funding is low