From Challenges to Triumphs: India’s Public Health Journey Shines on World Health Day

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In the run-up to World Health Day 2025, India has highlighted remarkable progress in enhancing public health outcomes through innovative initiatives and programs. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare presented some of the most important accomplishments that reflect the country's efforts...

Key Milestones in Public Health

1) Ayushman Bharat Initiatives:

More than 1.76 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been made functional, offering complete primary healthcare services.
Over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been generated, allowing citizens to access digital health records securely.

2) Digital Health Ecosystem:

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has registered more than 5.95 lakh health workers and validated 3.86 lakh health facilities.
Over 52 crore health records have been linked under ABDM, enabling seamless delivery of healthcare.

3) Maternal and Child Health:

Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) reduced from 130 (2014-16) to 97 (2018-20) per 100,000 live births—by 33 points.
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) reduced from 39 (2014) to 28 (2020) per 1,000 live births.
Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) declined from 26 to 20 per 1,000 live births over the same time

4) Telemedicine Expanding:

India's National Telemedicine Service eSanjeevani has conducted more than 36 crore teleconsultations since its inception in 2020 and has emerged as the world's largest telemedicine platform for primary care.

5) Disease Elimination and Control:

India registered a considerable decline in malaria cases (69%) and deaths (68%) during 2017-2023, shifting from WHO's High Burden to High Impact category.
Trachoma was declared to be eradicated as a public health issue in 2024.
In the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), TB incidence decreased by almost 18% between 2015 and 2023.

Emphasis on Immunization and Nutrition:

The U-WIN platform has included immunization monitoring for pregnant women and children up to 16 years of age. With nearly eight crore beneficiaries registered, the program provides easy access to vaccines under the Universal Immunisation Programme. Programs like Anaemia Mukt Bharat also address nutritional requirements among adolescents and pregnant women.

International Recognition:

India's progress in health care has been commended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for specifically its success in maternal health, disease elimination, and health care infrastructure through digital means.

With the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" approaching World Health Day, India's success is a testament to its commitment towards the creation of a healthier country that also contributes to the world's health needs.

Source: The Hans India

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