Year: 2025 | Month: April-June | Volume: 10 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 20-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20250203
Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by Promoting Health Equity and Sustainable Development, Through Ayushman Bharat in India
Sushma. N1, Dr Jessy Jacob2, Geethanjali N3, Dr Regina. P. F4, Nagaratna Naik5, Yashodamma. R6
1Department of Child Health Nursing, Columbia College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
2Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Narayana Hrudayalaya College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department of Community Health Nursing, Malwanchal University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Department of OBG Nursing, P. K. Das College of Nursing, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Community Health Nursing, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Chittakula, NRHM, DHFW, Karwara, Karnataka, India
Department of OBG Nursing, P. K. Das College of Nursing, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India
SEA College of Nursing, Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Corresponding Author: Sushma. N
ABSTRACT
Universal health coverage (UHC) is pivotal in promoting health equity and sustainable development, mainly through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat in India. It aims to provide comprehensive, need-based and equitable healthcare services to the Indian population, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By transforming primary health care centers and offering financial risk protection, Ayushman Bharat seeks to reduce high out-of-pocket expenditure and improve accessibility for a vulnerable population. Despite challenges in implementation, Ayushman Bharat represents a significant step towards achieving UHC, contributing to health equity and sustainable development by ensuring that healthcare services are accessible without financial hardship.
Keywords: Universal, Health coverage, UHC, Ayushman Bharat, India