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National Health Policy
INTRODUCTION
Health -Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity.
National- National is used to describe something that belongs to or is typical of a particular
country or nation.
POLICY- Policy is a system, which provides the logical framework and rationality of decision
making for the achievements of intended objectives.
HEALTH POLICY -Health policy of a Nation is its strategy for controlling and optimizing the
social uses of its health knowledge and health resources.
Healthcare policies play a critical role in shaping the healthcare landscape of a country,
influencing access to healthcare, its quality, and equity. Healthcare policies are the plans,
decisions, and actions taken to achieve healthcare goals for everyone. India has implemented
several key health care policies over the years to address the diverse healthcare needs of its large
and diverse population.
NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY 1983
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, evolved a National Health Policy in 1983. The policy lays stress
on preventive, promotive, public health, and rehabilitation aspects of healthcare. The policy stresses the need of
establishing comprehensive primary health care services to reach the population in the remote area of the country. India
had its first national health policy in 1983 i.e. 36 years after independence.
India had adopted its first National Health Policy (NHP) in 1983, followed by the second National Health Policy in 2002.
Both have served well in guiding the approach for the health sector in the Five-Year Plans. The National Health Policy 2017
has been formulated after a gap of 15 years, to address the current and emerging challenges necessitated by the changing
socio-economic landscapes since the last National Health Policy was framed in 2002.
Goal
Attainment of highest possible level of health and well being for all at all age groups. through a preventive and promotive
health care orientation in all developmental policies, and universal access to good quality health care services without
anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.
This policy aims to tackle the increasing non-communicable and infectious diseases in India.
National Health Policy plans to strengthen the health care industry by introducing newer and more advanced
technologies.
This policy also aims to reduce medical expenses and other health-related costs. They aim to provide superior
services to poor and backward communities.
Economic growth
Key targets:
To reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory diseases by 25 per
cent by 2025.
1. Health Card linked to health facilities- Recommends linking the health card to primary care facility for a defined
package of services anywhere in the country.
2. Patient Centric Approach- Recommends the setting up of a separate, empowered medical tribunal for speedy
resolution to address disputes/ complaints regarding standards of care, prices of services, negligence and unfair
practices. Standard Regulatory Framework for laboratories and imaging centers, specialized emerging services,
etc
3. Micronutrient Deficiency- Focuses on reducing micronutrient malnourishment
4. Quality of Care- Public hospitals and facilities would undergo periodic measurements and certification of level of
quality. Focus on Standard Regulatory Framework to eliminate risks of inappropriate care by maintaining
adequate standards of diagnosis and treatment.
5. Make in India Initiative- Advocates the need to incentivize local manufacturing to provide customized indigenous
products for Indian population in the long run.
6. Application of Digital Health- Advocates extensive deployment of digital tools for improving the efficiency and
outcome of the healthcare system and aims at an integrated health information system which serves the needs of
all stake-holders and improves efficiency, transparency, and citizen experience.
7. Integrated approach- Supports an integrated approach where screening for the most prevalent Non
Communicable Diseases (NCDs) with secondary prevention would make a significant impact on reduction of
morbidity and preventable mortality.
8. Mainstreaming and integration of AYUSH-Focuses on mainstreaming and integration of AYUSH into healthcare
delivery through co-location, cross referrals, and integration with primary healthcare protocol.