A recent self-assessment by the Indian government reveals that nearly 80% of public health facilities do not meet the minimum standards for infrastructure, manpower, and equipment set by the National Health Mission (NHM). Data from over 40,000 facilities show only 8,089 (20%) meet the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS). Of the rest, 42% scored below 50%, and others between 50-80%. The government aims to make 70,000 facilities IPHS compliant in the first 100 days of the new administration. The self-assessment helps identify gaps, with plans for surprise inspections to verify improvements.
Most Public Health Facilities in India Fall Short of Essential Standards
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