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Primary Health Structure (PHS) is the first point of interaction between people & institution & also the first step to good health (SDG3).
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PHS - Moral imperative of welfare state
(i) Good Health facility is a basic human right (UIA) (ii) first point to avoid people from falling into poverty (OOPE) (iii) Ayushman Bharat - focus upon good health.
PHS → Sustainable Development
(1) focus upon prevention, via early intervention.
eg:- via Aasha's at rural India (COVID)
(2) It reduces the out of pocket expenditure, presently @ 46%.
(3) Avoid issues of - stunting, wasting → child Health Management (NFHS-5 → about 50% under 5 anemic) → better cognitive ability.
(4) Improve female health outcomes → increase labour force participation → economic empowerment.
(5) Avoid State expenses on Geriatric Healthcare in future.
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PHS are truly the flag bearers for a healthy nation that helps reap benefits of healthy population.
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