NEET PG High-Yield: Health Delivery System (India)
The Indian healthcare delivery system is a three-tier structure designed to provide universal primary health care.
The Three-Tier Infrastructure
| Level | Population Coverage (Plain/Hilly) |
|---|---|
| Sub-Centre (HWC) | 3,000 / 5,000 |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | 80,000 / 1,20,000 |
Key Concepts
- PHC: The fundamental link between the community and the organized health services. Typically staffed by a medical officer.
- CHC: Serves as the first referral unit (FRU) at the block level. Requires specialists (Surgeon, Physician, Gynecologist, Pediatrician).
- ASHAs: Accredited Social Health Activists—the first port of call for the rural community.
High-Yield NEET PG Pearls:
- FRU (First Referral Unit): A CHC or sub-district hospital that provides 24/7 specialist care, including emergency obstetric and neonatal services.
- Ayushman Bharat: Comprises two components: Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
- Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND): Held monthly; a key outreach service for maternal and child health.
- Staffing: Memorize the minimum staff requirements for PHCs and CHCs (e.g., 30-bed criteria for CHC).