National Health Mission (NHM)

• The Union Health Minister recently presided over the 9th Mission Steering Group (MSG) meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) to review key health initiatives and progress.
• National Health Mission (NHM)
• The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in April 2005 to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health services to the poorest households in remote rural areas.
• In May 2013, the National Health Mission (NHM) was approved by the Cabinet, incorporating the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as a sub-mission alongside NRHM.
• Key Achievements under NHM:

1. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR): Achieved the National Health Policy target of 100 deaths per 1 lakh live births, with an 83% decline (1990–2020), surpassing the global rate.
2. Infant & Child Mortality:

• Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) reduced by 69%.
• Under-5 Mortality Rate declined by 75%, both outperforming global averages.
• Total Fertility Rate (TFR): Declined from4 (1992-93) to 2.0 (2019-21).

1. Healthcare Expenditure:

• Out-of-pocket expenditure reduced from 69.4% (2004-05) to 4% (2021-22).
• Government health expenditure increased from 22.5% to 48%.

        Healthcare Workforce: Increased from 23,000 (2006-07) to 5.23 lakh (2023-24) under NHM.