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News:

Recently, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22.

The share of Government Health Expenditure (GHE) in the GDP increased from 1.13% in 2014-15 to 1.84% in 2021-22. In terms of share in the General Government Expenditure (GGE), it has increased from 3.94% in 2014-15 to 6.12% in 2021-22.

In per capita terms, GHE has tripled, from Rs. 1,108 in 2014-15 to Rs. 3,169 in 2021-22. This indicates a substantial increase in healthcare investments, ensuring that more resources are available per person for healthcare services. The Government spending on health between 2019-20 and 2020-21 increased by 16.6%.

Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE):

Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) has traditionally been a significant burden on Indian households. However, between 2014-15 and 2021-22, the share of OOPE in the Total Health Expenditure (THE) declined from 62.6% to 39.4%.

This reduction is a direct result of the government’s efforts to increase public health spending, improve access to healthcare, and reduce financial hardship for individuals seeking medical care.

About National Health Account

The National Health Account (NHA) estimates are structured based on the globally recognized framework known as the System of Health Accounts (SHA), 2011. This framework is essential for enabling inter-country comparisons, as it provides a standardized way to track and report on healthcare expenditures.

 

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