Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to nationalise healthcare sector and related services till the pandemic is contained; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) & (b): Public Health and Hospitals being the State Subject, all the States/UTs were requested to ensure the provision of services during the current public health challenge arising out of COVID-19. States/UTs are being provided required technical and financial assistance for strengthening their healthcare system including management of the COVID-19 Public Health Challenge from time to time. All the States/UTs are also being provided with necessary financial support under India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package.
During the course of the current Pandemic, existing capacities of Private Sector for testing and treatment for COVID-19 have also been utilised by the States/UTs wherever necessary and feasible. Therefore, the question of Nationalisation of Health Services does not arise.