Q. Which ministry recently published report "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23"?
Answer:
Ministry of Health
Notes: The Health Ministry released the "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23" report, formerly known as Rural Health Statistics. India has 714 district hospitals and 362 medical colleges. Rural health facilities have increased from 2005 to 2023, with around 32,000 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) nationwide, 25,000 of which are in rural areas. Doctors and medical officers in PHCs increased from 20,000 to 32,000, but vacancies have nearly doubled. Many Sub-Centres (SCs) and Urban PHCs (U-PHCs) operate in rented buildings, with a 36% shortfall in U-PHCs as per urban population norms.