To address the limitations of the public health system, how can the private sector contribute effectively to bridging the gap to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare for all? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
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Main Body
Limitations of Public-health system: Personnel shortage: - Only 1 doctor per 1450 population (WHO 1/1000) - 1 nurse/500 people (WHO 1/450) Overemphasis on tertiary care, neglecting primary care. 60% out of pocket expenditure for the poor. 0.89 beds available/lakh population (WHO: 1/lakh) 57% women anaemic, 39% stunted kids. Private sector bridging the above gap: (1) Infrastructure sharing - Beds, machines etc can be collaboratively shared between public and private sector.
— Medha Anand · AIR 13
Conclusion
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Diagram
Inverted triangle showing Tertiary care (top), Secondary care (middle), Primary care (bottom) versus right-side-up triangle showing proper healthcare structure distribution
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Social Sector Services - Health
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Public-Private Partnership in Healthcare
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