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National Health Profile 2018
Universal access to health care is a well-articulated goal for both global institutions and national governments.
India’s National Health Policy, 2017 envisions the goal of attaining highest possible level of health and well-being
for all at for all ages through a preventive and promotive health care orientation in all developmental policies,
and universal access to good quality health care services without financial hardship to the citizens. Under health
related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) no. 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), a commitment towards global
effort to eradicate disease, strengthen treatment and healthcare, and address new and emerging health issues
has been pronounced. The gains of India in many health related indicators helped the country to make progress
in achieving MDGs. More efforts, however, are required to reach the goals of Universal Health Coverage and those
envisioned in SDG. Ayushman Bharat Mission, world’s largest health scheme announced in the Union Budget
2018-19, is the latest initiative for expanding the health insurance net and targets 10 crore poor and deprived
rural families.
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