Odisha faced several challenges such as high out of pocket expenditure despite high utilization of public sector, inadequate public healthcare infrastructure, HR shortage, limited use of advance medical technology, lack of assured medicines and diagnostic services and lack of continuum of care across levels of care
During last one decade, Odisha has introduced several reforms for strengthening delivery of health services through outcome- based, participatory planning process and additional resource allocation from State budget. Based on the guiding principles- “Sustha Odisha, Sukhi Odisha” and “Healthcare for All – Each Life matters”, over 40 free and assured health care schemes were introduced under National Health Mission and with steady increase of health financing under State Budget. The share of health budget as % of GSDP has been increased from 0.89% in 2005-06 to 1.48% in 2018-19.
Some of the key initiatives at state level include
There is a marked trend of improved utilization of health care services. For instance:
Annually more than Rs.1712.76 Crores are being spent under State Budget schemes excluding NHM budget.
NHM and Health and Family Welfare Department All line departments, Development Partners, Private Providers and premier health institutes outside the State with financial support of NHM,
Sustained and multi-pronged strategies adopted over the years backed with steady increase in investments in health care has created a strong foundation in the state to achieve Universal health coverage. Implementation of these strategies can provide evidence and guidance for other states to develop plans for achieving UHC.
Source : We Care Coffee Table Book - Good, Replicable and Innovative Practices 2019
Last Modified : 6/11/2021
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