7 Interesting facts you need to know about primary health care in India

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India's primary health care system serves over 1.4 billion people, yet faces many challenges.

Rural Focus

Over 70% of India's population relies on primary health care in rural areas.

Health Workers

India has over 900,000 ASHA workers delivering essential health services at the grassroots level.

Ayushman Bharat 🇮🇳

Launched in 2018, it aims to provide free health coverage to over 100 million families.

Infrastructure Gaps

Nearly 20% of primary health centers in India lack basic infrastructure and medical staff.

Telemedicine Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in India's primary health care system.

Maternal Health

Primary health care in India plays a crucial role in reducing maternal mortality rates.

Public Health Initiatives

Vaccination campaigns, disease prevention, and health education are key components of primary health care in India.