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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 🌍 In today's healthcare landscape, we often hear that there aren't enough quality hospitals in smaller towns and cities. While it's true that we see a plethora of hospitals lining the streets, a closer look reveals a challenging reality. Many of these facilities are operated by non-medical professionals or staffed by practitioners who may not hold an MBBS degree. Consequently, the majority of these hospitals can handle basic treatments—like fevers, dehydration, or minor surgeries—but when it comes to life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks or major accidents, patients often have no choice but to rush to larger cities. The distance can be daunting, and the cost of travel adds an extra layer of stress to an already critical situation. Government initiatives like PMJAY, RSBY, and Swasthya Sathi have certainly enabled the establishment of hospitals in remote areas. However, there’s a disparity in funding—hospitals in smaller locations often receive less financial support than those in metropolitan areas. It's ironic! The government needs to understand that providing tertiary care in remote settings requires 20-30% more investment due to the challenges of arranging specialized manpower and resources. It's time we rethink our approach to healthcare equity. Every individual, regardless of their location, should have access to quality medical care without compromising on safety and effectiveness. #Healthcare #HealthEquity #RuralHealth #TertiaryCare #PMJAY #RSBY #SwasthyaSathi #HealthForAll #MedicalAccess
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5moThis is the reason under ABPMJAY extra incentive of 10% is provisioned for hospitals situated in aspirational distts ( total 125 aspirational distts as per last report that I accessed).