National Health Account Estimates
Kartavya Desk Staff
Syllabus: Health and Sanitation
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. These reports are the eighth and ninth editions of the NHA series, which provides a comprehensive view of the country’s healthcare expenditure.
Summary of Key Findings of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22:
• Rising government health expenditure (GHE): GHE as a percentage of GDP increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.84% (2021-22). GHE as a share of General Government Expenditure (GGE) rose from 3.94% (2014-15) to 6.12% (2021-22). Per capita GHE increased from ₹1,108 to ₹3,169 during the same period.
• GHE as a percentage of GDP increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.84% (2021-22).
• GHE as a share of General Government Expenditure (GGE) rose from 3.94% (2014-15) to 6.12% (2021-22).
• Per capita GHE increased from ₹1,108 to ₹3,169 during the same period.
• Decline in out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE): OOPE reduced from 62.6% (2014-15) to 39.4% (2021-22) of Total Health Expenditure (THE).
• OOPE reduced from 62.6% (2014-15) to 39.4% (2021-22) of Total Health Expenditure (THE).
• Government’s share in total health expenditure: GHE increased from 29% (2014-15) to 48% (2021-22) of THE.
• GHE increased from 29% (2014-15) to 48% (2021-22) of THE.
• Social security expenditure (SSE) growth: SSE on health increased from 5.7% (2014-15) to 8.7% (2021-22) of THE, aiding in reducing OOPE.
• SSE on health increased from 5.7% (2014-15) to 8.7% (2021-22) of THE, aiding in reducing OOPE.
• Total health expenditure (THE): In 2020-21, THE was ₹7,39,327 crores (3.73% of GDP); by 2021-22, it rose to ₹9,04,461 crores (3.83% of GDP). Per capita health expenditure rose from ₹5,436 (2020-21) to ₹6,602 (2021-22).
• In 2020-21, THE was ₹7,39,327 crores (3.73% of GDP); by 2021-22, it rose to ₹9,04,461 crores (3.83% of GDP).
• Per capita health expenditure rose from ₹5,436 (2020-21) to ₹6,602 (2021-22).
• Implications of increased government spending: Reduction in financial hardships due to lower OOPE. Strengthened public healthcare services and progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• Reduction in financial hardships due to lower OOPE.
• Strengthened public healthcare services and progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• COVID-19 Response: Significant increases in health expenditure reflect government efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic through expanded healthcare infrastructure and vaccination programs.
• Significant increases in health expenditure reflect government efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic through expanded healthcare infrastructure and vaccination programs.
• NHA Framework: The NHA framework aligns with System of Health Accounts (SHA) 2011, facilitating international comparisons and improving healthcare financial transparency.
• The NHA framework aligns with System of Health Accounts (SHA) 2011, facilitating international comparisons and improving healthcare financial transparency.
This rise in health expenditure, improved public health access, and reduction in OOPE reflect India’s proactive approach toward achieving UHC and ensuring financial protection for its citizens.
Note: You don’t need to remember all the data but try to remember certain specific data which can be used as value addition in exam.
Insta Links:
• Public health challenges
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PYQ:
• “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (2021)