Question

Suppose you are an advisor to the Government of India. Which of the following would be good bits of advice for improving the health sector of India?

• A. Reduce the imbalance in the education and training of health professionals.
• B. Partner with the private sector to fill the gaps in the profession.
• C. Extend medical services to under-served areas.
• D. Reduce government spending on the health sector.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Extend medical services to under-served areas.

The distribution of professional colleges related to health services is uneven. Reducing this disparity will improve the quality of health care. Partnering with the private sector will speed up the process of filling the gaps. In addition, medical services should be extended to the under-served areas for improving the overall health of the Indian population. For all of this to happen, the government should prioritise health expenditure.