question_answer

Do you think the increase in the number of doctor and nurses is adequate for India? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer:

The number of doctors and nurses has shown an increase from 61,800 and 18,054 in 1951 to 5, 03,900 and 7, 37,000 in 2001 respectively. This increase is, however, not adequate. (a) Majority of the rural masses do not get suitable medical care since most of the doctors are living in urban areas. The few doctors in rural areas lack knowledge or facilities for quality health care. (b) There are many places in India which lack even the basic facilities of health