IMPROVING THE

HEALTH CARE
SYSTEM IN ODISHA
SANJIB BISWAL
REGD- 2341002219
SEC – 23412K1
SERIAL NO - 6
 CONTENTS
State Administration’s Efforts
Challenges in Eradicating Suicidal Thoughts
 Challenges in Eradicating Poverty
 Challenges in Eradicating Drugs and Alcohol
 Factors responsible for lack of success
 Schemes Implemented in the State
 Steps to Improve the Healthcare System
State Administration’s Efforts
CHALLENGES IN ERADICATING
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS 
Challenges in Eradicating
Challenges in Eradicating Drugs and Alcohol 
Factors Responsible for Lack of Success
• Insufficient funding for healthcare programs.
• Limited resources for improving the system.
• Lack of implementation of effective strategies and provision of quality
healthcare services.
• The scarcity of healthcare resources, such as medical professionals, facilities,
and equipment, poses challenges in delivering adequate healthcare services.
• The shortage of resources affects the accessibility and quality of healthcare,
especially in rural and underserved areas.
• Complex bureaucratic processes and administrative inefficiencies create
barriers to the implementation of effective healthcare strategies.
• Inadequate coordination and communication between different stakeholders
in the healthcare system hinders progress and collaboration.
Schemes Implemented in the State of
Odisha 1. Odisha Health Assurance Mission (OHAM)
1. Outcome: Providing health insurance to every household in Odisha by 2025, ensuring universal access to quality healthcare without financial
hardship.
2. Odisha Arogya Card
1. Outcome: Offering health insurance coverage to low-income households in Odisha, aiming to provide financial protection and access to
healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
3. Odisha Arogya Card Plus
1. Outcome: Extending the Arogya Card scheme to provide additional coverage for senior citizens and individuals with special needs,
addressing their unique healthcare requirements.
4. Odisha Arogya Card Aadhaar
1. Outcome: Introducing a version of the Arogya Card scheme that likely integrates the use of Aadhaar cards for authentication and
identification, streamlining the process of availing healthcare benefits.
5. Odisha chief minister health Bima yojana
1. Outcome: Providing cashless health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable families, ensuring they have access to essential
healthcare services without financial burden.
6. Odisha govt scheme for disabilities
1. Outcome: Offering a comprehensive health insurance scheme for persons with disabilities, aiming to provide them with financial security and
access to necessary medical treatments.
7. Mamata Scheme
1. Outcome: Ensuring safe motherhood by providing financial assistance to pregnant women for their healthcare needs before and after delivery,
ultimately reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
8. National Health Mission (NHM) Odisha
1. Outcome: Strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving healthcare services, and increasing accessibility to healthcare in both rural and
urban areas of Odisha.
9. Odisha SS Scheme
1. Outcome: Training and deploying healthcare assistants in remote and underserved areas to provide basic healthcare services and health
education to the community.
10. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
 Steps to Improve the Healthcare System
1. Infrastructure development: Investing in the construction and renovation of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics,
and primary healthcare centers, to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of the population.
2. Healthcare workforce training and recruitment: Focusing on training and recruiting healthcare professionals, including
doctors, nurses, and support staff, to address the shortage of skilled personnel in the healthcare system.
3. Telemedicine and technology integration: Introducing telemedicine services and leveraging technology to improve access to
healthcare services, especially in remote or underserved areas.
4. Health education and awareness programs: Implementing initiatives to educate the public on preventive healthcare measures,
healthy living, and the importance of regular check-ups.
5. Enhancing emergency medical services: Strengthening emergency medical services by improving ambulance infrastructure,
response times, and access to critical care facilities.
6. Access to essential medications: Ensuring consistent availability of essential medications and improving the distribution
network to make them accessible to all sections of the population.
7. Public-private partnerships: Collaborating with private sector healthcare providers to improve overall healthcare delivery,
infrastructure, and access to specialized care.
8. Healthcare financing and insurance: Establishing effective healthcare financing mechanisms and promoting health insurance
to reduce the financial burden on individuals seeking healthcare services.
9. Maternal and child healthcare: Prioritizing maternal and child healthcare by improving facilities, training healthcare workers,
and implementing maternal and child health programs.
10.Monitoring and evaluation: Instituting robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress, identify challenges,
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SANJIB BISWAL