Theme T109 · Governance

Public health system & universal health coverage

5PYQs

5GS2

2013–20245 distinct years

1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 110 of 171 · Stage 3: Applied themes

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What UPSC asks

Questions ask how the state should counter health marketisation, primary health as a precondition for sustainable development, community-level intervention for 'Health for All', public vs private role in UHC, and health MDGs.

Prepare these

Health system levels: sub-centre, PHC, CHC, district hospital; HWCs under Ayushman Bharat
Public health spending vs out-of-pocket expenditure
PM-JAY: coverage and issues
Community health workers: ASHA, ANM
Public vs private: regulation, PPP, strategic purchasing
MDGs to SDG 3

Answer writing

Use NFHS/NHA data
Structure: gaps → state's role → private role → reforms

Directive words in these PYQs: Suggest (2), Analyse (1), Explain (1), Do you think (1), Discuss (1), Identify (1).

Linked themes

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Later themes that take this one further.

Step 120: Hunger, malnutrition & food security law: NFSA, Mid-Day Meal, millets Step 157: Pandemics & global health: COVID-19, WHO, vaccines

Syllabus lines covered

GS2-L13 — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

All 5 PYQs, newest first

GS2202415 marks · 250 wordsGS2-GOV-04-M2024-Q17
In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.
Report a typo
GS22021GS2-GOV-04-M2021-S01
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.
Report a typo
GS22018GS2-GOV-04-M2018-S01
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.
Report a typo
GS22015GS2-GOV-04-M2015-S01
Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?
Report a typo
GS22013GS2-GOV-04-M2013-S01
Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.
Report a typo