Health Ministry Publishes Annual Health Dynamics Report

New Delhi- Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Monday unveiled the annual report titled Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23 in New Delhi. This comprehensive publication provides detailed data on the nation's health infrastructure and workforce as of March 31st each year. The report serves as a critical resource for stakeholders in the healthcare sector, aiding in the effective planning, monitoring, and management of health services nationwide.

During the release, Chandra emphasized the significance of the publication, highlighting its role in delivering essential insights into the manpower and infrastructure under the National Health Mission. He noted that the data is instrumental in identifying the needs of various states, prioritizing areas for improvement, and crafting policies and initiatives accordingly.

Chandra also underscored the importance of integrating the Health Management Information System (HMIS) with other Ministry portals, including the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) system. This integration would streamline the workload of healthcare professionals and ensure that data is uploaded promptly and analyzed accurately.

According to the report, as of March 31st of the previous year, India had over 169,000 Sub-Centres, nearly 32,000 Primary Health Centres, and 6,359 Community Health Centres, catering to both rural and urban populations. Additionally, the country is equipped with 1,340 Sub-Divisional and District Hospitals, 714 District Hospitals, and 362 Medical Colleges.

The healthcare infrastructure is bolstered by a workforce that includes more than 239,000 Health Workers at Sub-Centres, around 41,000 Doctors and Medical Officers at Primary Health Centres, and over 26,000 Specialists and Medical Officers at Community Health Centres. Moreover, Sub-Divisional and District Hospitals are staffed by 45,027 Doctors and Specialists. The report also highlights the presence of approximately 48,000 Staff Nurses at Primary Health Centres, over 51,000 Nursing Staff at Community Health Centres, and more than 135,000 Paramedical Staff at Sub-Divisional and District Hospitals across the nation.