Under the National Health Mission (NHM), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to States/UTs to strengthen public healthcare. They also recruit professionals in rural areas and improve infrastructure. States submit proposals through Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs). The Government of India grants financial approval as Record of Proceedings (RoPs) based on norms and available resources.
The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) set minimum service benchmarks for District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Sub-Health Centers. Established in 2007, these standards were revised in 2012 and 2022. They align with public health initiatives to enhance healthcare quality and public trust.
To aid self-assessment, the Union Health Ministry launched an open-source toolkit and web-based dashboard (www.iphs.mohfw.gov.in) under IPHS on June 28, 2024. This dashboard monitors compliance with IPHS 2022. It provides real-time updates for data-driven decisions and timely interventions.
As of January 22, 2025, 93% of healthcare facilities have undergone IPHS assessment, with 55% scoring above 50%.
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Measures taken to Strengthen Public Healthcare Facilities
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