Author: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India
Place: India
Publisher: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India
Year: 2010
Volume: Health Mission of Heai 8
Pages: 122
Keyword: Urban Health
Shelf: C7R1
Accession No: B1425
Contents: I- Executive Summary II- The Urban Health Context- A Situation Analysis III- Key Public Health Challenges in Urban Areas IV- Defining the Poor in Urban Areas V- NUHM- Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Outcomes VI- Convergent Action in Urban Areas VII- Institutional Arrangements for Implementation VIII- Key Components of NUHM IX- Broad Norms for NUHM Interventions X- Financial Resource Needs for NUHM XI- Planning Process of NUHM XII- Appraisal and Approval Process of NUHM XIII- Role of the Non-Governmental Sector in NUHM XIV- Role of Community Organizations/ULBs in NUHM XV- Regulation and Defining Standards XVI- Diversity of Financing Models in Urban Health XVII- Engaging with the Local Health Provider
Abstract: The *National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)* aims to tackle public health challenges in urban areas, focusing on marginalized populations. This framework outlines strategies to improve health outcomes through targeted interventions. It includes a situation analysis, identifying key challenges like overcrowding and limited healthcare access. The mission’s goals focus on reducing health inequities and improving healthcare access. It emphasizes the roles of various stakeholders, including NGOs, community organizations, and local bodies, while ensuring transparent financial planning. The framework advocates for regulatory standards, diverse financing models, and engaging local health providers to strengthen urban health systems for sustainable improvements.