To what extent has the National Health Mission contributed to India’s achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health? Illustrate with examples.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Q3. To what extent has the National Health Mission contributed to India’s achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health? Illustrate with examples. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
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Why the question The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the National Health Mission for another five years. Key demand of the question The answer must analyze NHM’s contributions to SDGs, highlight specific successes with examples, and discuss the persisting challenges in achieving health-related targets. Structure of the answer: Introduction Briefly introduce NHM and its role in India’s health sector in the context of SDG-3, emphasizing its objective of providing accessible and affordable healthcare. Body Discuss major achievements of NHM in improving maternal and child health, tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases, and strengthening healthcare infrastructure. Analyze key challenges such as infrastructure deficits, human resource shortages, financial constraints, and regional disparities. Conclusion Provide a forward-looking conclusion, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts, increased investment, and policy reforms to achieve universal healthcare and SDG targets.
Why the question The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the National Health Mission for another five years.
Key demand of the question The answer must analyze NHM’s contributions to SDGs, highlight specific successes with examples, and discuss the persisting challenges in achieving health-related targets.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction Briefly introduce NHM and its role in India’s health sector in the context of SDG-3, emphasizing its objective of providing accessible and affordable healthcare.
• Discuss major achievements of NHM in improving maternal and child health, tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases, and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
• Analyze key challenges such as infrastructure deficits, human resource shortages, financial constraints, and regional disparities.
Conclusion Provide a forward-looking conclusion, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts, increased investment, and policy reforms to achieve universal healthcare and SDG targets.