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policyArchiveWednesday, 15 March 2017

National Health Policy, 2017

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Summary
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 15 March 2017
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSH
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
20 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionThursday, 30 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
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