Question

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Mention some positive aspects of healthcare in India.

Answer 1

Some positive aspects of healthcare in India are:

(a) India has a good number of doctors, clinics and hospitals. It is among the largest producers of doctors.

(b) Healthcare facilities have grown substantially over the years. The number of hospitals grew from 11,174 in 1991 to 18,218 in 2000.

(c) India gets a large number of medical tourists from several countries. They come for treatment in some of the world-famous hospitals in India.

(d) India is the fourth-largest producer of medicines in the world and also a large exporter of medicines.