Maharashtra's Public Health Budget 2024-2025: Healthcare Funding Challenges
Maharashtra's Healthcare Funding Crisis
Mumbai: The public health budget 2024-2025 outlines a troubling trend in Maharashtra's healthcare funding. After overcoming challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, where healthcare became a priority, current allocations suggest a return to neglect. Experts warn that this could jeopardize the health of future generations.
Declining Healthcare Spending Priorities
Dr. Abhay Shukla, a noted public health expert from Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, emphasizes the need for a thorough reassessment of healthcare spending priorities. According to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assessment, Maharashtra allocates a mere 4.2% of its total spending to health, in stark contrast to the 12.4% and 7% respectively allocated by Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
- Impact of the COVID pandemic
- Missed opportunities for improvement
- Urgent need for reform
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