Having seen tremendous improvement since independence, healthcare in India is still a critical subject and we have a long way to attain universal healthcare beyond the country’s demographic, geographic and socio-economic diversity. Several targeted government initiatives have been able to achieve reduction in mortality rates and control widespread communicable diseases; however, burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is ever increasing.
Public sector investment on healthcare in India is one of the lowest globally, accounting for only 30% of the total healthcare expenditure in the country. Out-of-pocket expenditure accounts for 62% of the total healthcare spending against a global average of 18%. Though only 27% of the Indian population is covered by health insurance at present, penetration of the health insurance has been increasing over the years.
The country needs to address the rural-urban divide in concentration of healthcare services, access to basic primary healthcare services, shortage of beds and skilled medical professionals, increasing burden of NCDs and quality concerns in healthcare, on priority. India is also witnessing the emergence of conscious, informed and tech-savvy healthcare consumers and consequently, the healthcare ecosystem needs to adapt to a patient-centric model to demonstrate greater sensitivity, understand patient expectations, engage with them and provide customised services.
FICCI has been working in the health sector for more than a decade, as a change agent, to bring about requisite policy changes that can provide quality healthcare for all.
Having seen tremendous improvement since independence, healthcare in India is still a critical subject and we have a long way to attain universal healthcare beyond the country’s demographic, geographic and socio-economic diversity. Several targeted government initiatives have been able to achieve reduction in mortality rates and control widespread communicable diseases; however, burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is ever increasing.
Public sector investment on healthcare in India is one of the lowest globally, accounting for only 30% of the total healthcare expenditure in the country. Out-of-pocket expenditure accounts for 62% of the total healthcare spending against a global average of 18%. Though only 27% of the Indian population is covered by health insurance at present, penetration of the health insurance has been increasing over the years.
The country needs to address the rural-urban divide in concentration of healthcare services, access to basic primary healthcare services, shortage of beds and skilled medical professionals, increasing burden of NCDs and quality concerns in healthcare, on priority. India is also witnessing the emergence of conscious, informed and tech-savvy healthcare consumers and consequently, the healthcare ecosystem needs to adapt to a patient-centric model to demonstrate greater sensitivity, understand patient expectations, engage with them and provide customised services.
FICCI has been working in the health sector for more than a decade, as a change agent, to bring about requisite policy changes that can provide quality healthcare for all.
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Letter to Chief Secretaries and Administrators of All States from Home Secretary Government of India Regarding Clarification on Smooth flow of Essential goods and services
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Extension of due date for submission of Expression of Interest (EoI) for undertaking R&D projects through Government of India (GoI) funding conveyed vide
Scheme (Baroda Covid Emergency Credit Line-BCECL) for providing Emergency Credit Line (Adhoc basis /onetime) in the nature of Short Term Loan /Demand Loan to the borrowers affected by impact of COVID 19
Advisory on non-charging of any demurrage Ground rent beyond the allowed free period or any performance related penalty on non-containerized cargo during the period of effect of Covid-l9 pandemic
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Your Notice No.485 UPPCL PPA PLNG dated 27.03.2020 -Force Majeure event notification -Power Purchase Agreement- Regarding order issued by State and Central Government for containment of outbreak of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country
Notice No.485 UPPCL PPA PLNG dated 27.03.2020 -Force Majeure event notification - Power Purchase Agreement- Regarding order issued by State and Central Government for containment of outbreak of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country received from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
One-time relaxation in utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds for purchase installation of testing screening and other equipment s in connectionwith COVID-19
Consolidated Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries Departments of Government of India State Union Territory Governments and State Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country as notified by Ministry of Home Affairs on 24.03.2020 and further modified on 25.03.2020 and 27.03.2020.
Online system for issuing permission to operate industrial establishments manufacturing essential commodities and production units which require continuous process
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Request for Amendments and/or Waiver of Late Fee Charges in the Bills of Entry through e-mail procedure as facilitation during outbreak of COVID-19-reg
Circular: Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 due to the CoVID-19 pandemic
Ensuring unobstructed movement of raw material packing material finished products and manpower related to manufacturing and distribution of drugs and meical devices-reg
List of essential services Commodities Transport services Shops dispensing such items and movement of staff employees related to such items - exemption from Lockdown
Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries Departments of Government of India State Union Territory Grovernments and State Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country
Circular: Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and certain SEBI Circulars due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic - continuation
Ministry of HRD and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have jointly developed comprehensive School Health Programme (SHP) to promote health and well being of students-HRD Minister