Govt health spending triples, household burden eases
The share of healthcare expenditure borne directly by households declined to 42.7% in 2023–24 from 64.2% in 2013–14,
India's government health spending has nearly tripled over the past decade, while households' share of the country's total healthcare bill has declined significantly, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union health ministry. The share of healthcare expenditure borne by households fell to 42.7% in 2023-24 from 64.2% in 2013-14.
This shift reflects a gradual move away from out-of-pocket financing towards public funding, contributing to a more accessible, affordable, and financially protective healthcare system in India.
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