India Boosts Healthcare Investment, Eases Costs for Citizens
The share of public financing in total health spending rose to 43.7%, while households’ out-of-pocket costs fell to 43.4%, the ministry said.
- On Wednesday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Accounts estimates, showing government health expenditure nearly tripled to Rs 3.85 lakh crore while out-of-pocket spending fell to 43.4%.
- Sustained public health initiatives and expanded financial protection measures drove this transformative decade, as the government prioritized Universal Health Coverage to improve healthcare access and affordability.
- Government health expenditure as a share of GDP rose from 1.15% to 1.43%, while primary healthcare investment increased to Rs 1.4 lakh crore and private health insurance coverage grew to 9.2%.
- Emergency response measures, including the Emergency COVID Response Package, bolstered public spending during the pandemic, while Social Security Expenditure on health rose to 9.9 per cent of total health expenditure.
- Prepared by the National Health Accounts Technical Secretariat, the report confirms a structural shift towards stronger public financing that aligns with ongoing efforts to establish a more equitable healthcare system.
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National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people
As per the latest figures from the National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23, out of pocket expenditure is nearly half of the current health expenditure. Experts flag continued high level of unregulated privatisation, leading to major inequities in access to healthcare.
Govt healthcare spending triples to ₹3.85 trillion in a decade
From 2013-14 to 2022-23, India's government healthcare spending rose to ₹3.85 trillion, increasing its GDP share. This shift reflects improved public financing, but challenges remain for working-class families facing high healthcare costs despite reduced out-of-pocket expenditure.
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Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health Accounts
Government spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public investment has led to a substantial drop in household out-of-pocket expenses for treatment. The share of government health spending in GDP has also risen. This indicates a positive shift towards more affordable and accessible healthcare for all citizens.
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LatestlyDecade of transformation: India's public health funding triples to ₹3.85 lakh crore since 2013-14
The report revealed a transformative decade for India's public health sector, marked by a nearly threefold increase in government spending and a significant reduction in the financial burden placed on households, and a marked decline in out-of-pocket expenditure borne by households.
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