From: PIB: 22nd September
Shri J P Nadda releases National Health Profile-2015
Shri J P Nadda releases National Health Profile-2015
Sri
J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the National
Health Profile (NHP)-2015 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence
(CBHI), here today. The E-book (digital version) of the annual document, which
has been prepared for the first time, was also released. The National Health
Profile covers demographic, socio-economic, health status and health finance indicators,
along with comprehensive information on health infrastructure and human
resources in health. CBHI has been publishing National Health Profile every
year since 2005. This is the 11th edition.
Speaking
at the function, the Health Minister stated that the data is an important
source of navigation. It helps in understanding the goals, our strengths and
weaknesses and it is also an important means to strategize. Good compiled data enables
the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective
implementation of various schemes, he added. Read more HERE