NHM Engaged over 12 Lakh Additional Healthcare Workers between FY 2021-24
220 Crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide under NHM
MMR declined by 83% since 1990, which is higher than the global decline of 45%
India demonstrated a higher decline of 75% in the reduction of Under 5 Mortality Rate in comparison to the global reduction of 60% since 1990
TB incidence reduced from 237 per 1,00,000 population in 2015 to 195 in 2023; TB mortality rate decreased from 28 to 22 in the same period
1.56 lakh Ni-kshay Mitra volunteers are supporting over 9.4 lakh TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Ayushman Arogya Mandir Centers reach 1.72 Lakh mark by FY 2023-24
National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission screens over 2.61 Crore Individuals
India achieves 97.98% Coverage in Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
Malaria Control Efforts Leads to Decreased Mortality and Cases
Kala Azar Elimination targets successfully met
U-WIN Pilot Launched to Track Vaccination Events Across India
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme has benefited over 4.53 lakh dialysis patients in FY 2023-24
The National Health Mission (NHM) has significantly contributed to improving India’s public health outcomes through its relentless efforts in expanding human resources, addressing critical health issues, and fostering an integrated response to health emergencies. Over the last three years, the NHM has driven substantial progress in multiple areas, including maternal and child health, disease elimination, and healthcare infrastructure. The mission’s efforts have been integral to India’s health improvements. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has played a vital role in ensuring more accessible and quality healthcare services across the country.
A key achievement of NHM has been the significant increase in human resources within the healthcare sector. In FY 2021-22, NHM facilitated the engagement of 2.69 lakh additional healthcare workers, including General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs), specialists, staff nurses, ANMs, AYUSH doctors, allied healthcare workers, and public health managers. Additionally, 90,740 Community Health Officers (CHOs) were engaged. This number grew in subsequent years. With 4.21 lakh additional healthcare professionals engaged in FY 2022-23, including 1.29 lakh CHOs. And 5.23 lakh workers engaged in FY 2023-24, which included 1.38 lakh CHOs. These efforts have contributed significantly to improving healthcare delivery, especially at the grassroots level.
The NHM framework has also played a crucial role in strengthening the public health system. Especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By utilizing the existing network of healthcare facilities and workers, NHM was pivotal in administering over 220 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses between January 2021 and March 2024. Additionally, the India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package (ECRP), implemented under NHM in two phases, helped further bolster the healthcare system to effectively manage the pandemic.
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