Lessons from Selected Community Healthcare Innovations
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 Last revised: 7 Sep 2021
Date Written: June 30, 2018
Abstract
In addition to the existing 3 tier Public healthcare system in India i.e. primary, secondary and tertiary facilities, the Govt. of NCT of Delhi has initiated Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic (AAMC) for boosting reach of quality primary health care. These clinics the government website claims shall offer basic medical care based on standard treatment protocols and referral services. lab investigations via selected labs, free essential drugs, antenatal and postnatal care and Health information, education and awareness. However, AAMC is not the only one of its kind. Prime motive of this note is to asses and identify lessons if any to be learned from such initiatives.
Keywords: Primary Healthcare, Innovation, Poor
JEL Classification: M30, M38
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