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Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC), also known as '''Mohalla Clinics''', are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] in the union territory of [[New Delhi]] in [[India]]. They offer a basic package of essential [[Health care|health services]] including medicines, diagnostics, and consultation free of cost.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sharma|first=Dinesh C|date=2016-12-10|title=Delhi looks to expand community clinic initiative|url=http://thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)32513-2/fulltext|journal=The Lancet|language=English|volume=388|issue=10062|pages=2855|doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32513-2|pmid=27979396|s2cid=5464357|issn=0140-6736}}</ref> Mohalla in [[Hindi]] means neighborhood or community. These clinics serve as the first point of contact for the population, offer timely services, and reduce the load of referrals to secondary and [[Tertiary referral hospital|tertiary health facilities]] in the state.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/2eLDiYGimiqEViOCR5d4FN/Mohalla-clinic-AAP-offers-affordable-healthcare-model-at-do.html|title=Mohalla clinic: AAP offers affordable healthcare model at doorstep|last=Khanna|first=Pretika|date=2016-08-30|work=livemint.com/|access-date=2017-05-11}}</ref> | {{Tone|date=May 2021}} | ||
'''Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC)''', also known as '''Mohalla Clinics''', are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] in the union territory of [[New Delhi]] in [[India]]. They offer a basic package of essential [[Health care|health services]] including medicines, diagnostics, and consultation free of cost.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sharma|first=Dinesh C|date=2016-12-10|title=Delhi looks to expand community clinic initiative|url=http://thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)32513-2/fulltext|journal=The Lancet|language=English|volume=388|issue=10062|pages=2855|doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32513-2|pmid=27979396|s2cid=5464357|issn=0140-6736}}</ref> Mohalla in [[Hindi]] means neighborhood or community. These clinics serve as the first point of contact for the population, offer timely services, and reduce the load of referrals to secondary and [[Tertiary referral hospital|tertiary health facilities]] in the state.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/2eLDiYGimiqEViOCR5d4FN/Mohalla-clinic-AAP-offers-affordable-healthcare-model-at-do.html|title=Mohalla clinic: AAP offers affordable healthcare model at doorstep|last=Khanna|first=Pretika|date=2016-08-30|work=livemint.com/|access-date=2017-05-11}}</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Mohalla Clinics was first set up by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] government in 2015, and as of 2020, 450 such clinics have been set up across the city and served more than 16.24 million residents.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Upadhyay|first=Aishwarya|date=2020-02-10|title="Mohalla Clinics Have Revolutionized The Delivery Of Healthcare In Delhi," Experts Laud Delhi's 450 Mohalla Clinics|language=en|work=ndtv.com|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/mohalla-clinics-have-revolutionized-the-delivery-of-healthcare-in-delhi-experts-laud-delhis-450-mohalla-clinics-41558/|url-status=live|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/mohalla-clinics-served-16-24-million-people-in-four-years-delhi-health-minister/story-vWd7XwyYW9NEIcf6uGnUeM.html|title=Mohalla clinics served 16.24 million people in four years: Delhi health minister|date=2019-09-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/unbelievable-to-reality-cm-arvind-kejriwal-opens-citys-first-mohalla-clinic/|title='Unbelievable' to reality: CM Arvind Kejriwal opens city's first 'mohalla clinic'|date=2015-07-20|work=The Indian Express|last=Chatterjee|first=Pritha|access-date=2017-05-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The Government has kept a promise of setting up 1000 such clinics in the city before 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections. According to the [[World Health Organization]] data for the year 2015, more than 65% of the population in India paid for health from their own pockets. [[The Hindu]], meanwhile reported in 2017 that only 17% of people in the country have [[Health insurance in India|health insurance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.GHEDOOPSCHESHA2011?lang=en|title=Out-of-pocket expenditure as percentage of current health expenditure |website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/only-17-have-health-insurance-cover/article6713952.ece|title=Only 17% have health insurance cover|last=Mehra|first=Puja|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-05-11|language=en}}</ref> The idea behind the initiative is that India, being one of the largest [[Out-of-pocket expense|out-of-pocket]] health expenditures and least coverage of health insurance in the world, can offer the free health services in the form of Mohalla Clinics thus to help reduce the financial burden on [[Poverty|low-income]] households by saving travel costs and lost wages. | Mohalla Clinics was first set up by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] government in October 2015, and as of 2020, 450 such clinics have been set up across the city and served more than 16.24 million residents.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Upadhyay|first=Aishwarya|date=2020-02-10|title="Mohalla Clinics Have Revolutionized The Delivery Of Healthcare In Delhi," Experts Laud Delhi's 450 Mohalla Clinics|language=en|work=ndtv.com|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/mohalla-clinics-have-revolutionized-the-delivery-of-healthcare-in-delhi-experts-laud-delhis-450-mohalla-clinics-41558/|url-status=live|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/mohalla-clinics-served-16-24-million-people-in-four-years-delhi-health-minister/story-vWd7XwyYW9NEIcf6uGnUeM.html|title=Mohalla clinics served 16.24 million people in four years: Delhi health minister|date=2019-09-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/unbelievable-to-reality-cm-arvind-kejriwal-opens-citys-first-mohalla-clinic/|title='Unbelievable' to reality: CM Arvind Kejriwal opens city's first 'mohalla clinic'|date=2015-07-20|work=The Indian Express|last=Chatterjee|first=Pritha|access-date=2017-05-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The Government has kept a promise of setting up 1000 such clinics in the city before 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections. According to the [[World Health Organization]] data for the year 2015, more than 65% of the population in India paid for health from their own pockets. [[The Hindu]], meanwhile reported in 2017 that only 17% of people in the country have [[Health insurance in India|health insurance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.GHEDOOPSCHESHA2011?lang=en|title=Out-of-pocket expenditure as percentage of current health expenditure |website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/only-17-have-health-insurance-cover/article6713952.ece|title=Only 17% have health insurance cover|last=Mehra|first=Puja|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-05-11|language=en}}</ref> The idea behind the initiative is that India, being one of the largest [[Out-of-pocket expense|out-of-pocket]] health expenditures and least coverage of health insurance in the world, can offer the free health services in the form of Mohalla Clinics thus to help reduce the financial burden on [[Poverty|low-income]] households by saving travel costs and lost wages. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
In December 2017, India renowned [[cardiac surgeon]] and founder of [[Narayana Health]], [[Devi Shetty|Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty]], visited a mohalla clinic in Todapur, Delhi. He was amazed by the healthcare facilities provided to the general public by the Delhi Government.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/dec/19/cardiac-surgeon-devi-shetty-visits-mohalla-clinic-in-todapur-1731903.html|title=Cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty visits Mohalla Clinic in Todapur|work=New Indian Express|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the capacity as chair of [[The Elders (organization)|The Elders]], an international non-governmental organisation of independent global leaders founded by [[Nelson Mandela]], and former [[Secretary-General of the United Nations]] [[Kofi Annan]] commended Mohalla Clinic project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/kofi-annan-lauds-aap-s-mohalla-clinics-project-suggests-reforms/story-UMTbFhQ1KY9tyaExxHS3kK.html|title=Kofi Annan lauds AAP's Mohalla Clinics project, suggests reforms|work=HindustanTimes|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> The project was also praised by the former [[Prime Minister of Norway]] [[Gro Harlem Brundtland]] at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference at Bangkok, after a presentation by Delhi health minister [[Satyendra Kumar Jain]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/after-kofi-annan-former-norway-pm-praises-aap-govt-s-mohalla-clinics/story-PErXELux8KNYtyT7wLQ4uM.html|title=After Kofi Annan, another world leader praises AAP govt's mohalla clinics|work=HindustanTimes|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> | In December 2017, India renowned [[cardiac surgeon]] and founder of [[Narayana Health]], [[Devi Shetty|Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty]] from karnataka, visited a mohalla clinic in Todapur, Delhi. He was amazed by the healthcare facilities provided to the general public by the Delhi Government.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/dec/19/cardiac-surgeon-devi-shetty-visits-mohalla-clinic-in-todapur-1731903.html|title=Cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty visits Mohalla Clinic in Todapur|work=New Indian Express|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the capacity as chair of [[The Elders (organization)|The Elders]], an international non-governmental organisation of independent global leaders founded by [[Nelson Mandela]], and former [[Secretary-General of the United Nations]] [[Kofi Annan]] commended Mohalla Clinic project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/kofi-annan-lauds-aap-s-mohalla-clinics-project-suggests-reforms/story-UMTbFhQ1KY9tyaExxHS3kK.html|title=Kofi Annan lauds AAP's Mohalla Clinics project, suggests reforms|work=HindustanTimes|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> The project was also praised by the former [[Prime Minister of Norway]] [[Gro Harlem Brundtland]] at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference at Bangkok, after a presentation by Delhi health minister [[Satyendra Kumar Jain]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/after-kofi-annan-former-norway-pm-praises-aap-govt-s-mohalla-clinics/story-PErXELux8KNYtyT7wLQ4uM.html|title=After Kofi Annan, another world leader praises AAP govt's mohalla clinics|work=HindustanTimes|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> | ||
[[The Straits Times]], an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in [[Singapore]] finds Mohalla Clinics to be high-tech where results of most of the tests are known within two minutes and are uploaded onto an IT cloud for access by patients and their doctors on their smartphones and the clinic's tablets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/sick-throng-indian-capitals-new-high-tech-clinics|title=Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> Meanwhile, in a report published by [[The Washington Post]], it suggests "It may well be time for America to build mohalla clinics in its cities". However, the writer of the article later criticised the AAP government for misrepresentation of his words as well as making false claims on the basis of which this report was written and published.<ref>{{Cite web| | [[The Straits Times]], an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in [[Singapore]] finds Mohalla Clinics to be high-tech where results of most of the tests are known within two minutes and are uploaded onto an IT cloud for access by patients and their doctors on their smartphones and the clinic's tablets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/sick-throng-indian-capitals-new-high-tech-clinics|title=Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> Meanwhile, in a report published by [[The Washington Post]], it suggests "It may well be time for America to build mohalla clinics in its cities". However, the writer of the article later criticised the AAP government for misrepresentation of his words as well as making false claims on the basis of which this report was written and published.<ref>{{Cite web|date=Feb 7, 2020|title=US academic slams Kejriwal for misrepresenting his article about Delhi's mohalla clinics {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/us-academic-slams-kejriwal-for-misrepresenting-his-article-about-delhis-mohalla-clinics/articleshow/74004044.cms|access-date=2021-05-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
A vigilance probe in the year 2017 also put a question on the quality of healthcare being received by the patients with every doctor treating 2 patients per minute, which comes out to a patient only getting 36 seconds to not only state their ailment but also get treatment.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Saxena|first=Astha|date=2017-02-22|title=Vigilance probe unearths 'scam' in AAP's Mohalla Clinics; docs treat 2 patients a minute|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-Investigation-by-the-Vigilance-dept-unearths-scam-in-AAP-s-Mohalla-Clinics-2330819|access-date=2021-05-20|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> | A vigilance probe in the year 2017 also put a question on the quality of healthcare being received by the patients with every doctor treating 2 patients per minute, which comes out to a patient only getting 36 seconds to not only state their ailment but also get treatment.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Saxena|first=Astha|date=2017-02-22|title=Vigilance probe unearths 'scam' in AAP's Mohalla Clinics; docs treat 2 patients a minute|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-Investigation-by-the-Vigilance-dept-unearths-scam-in-AAP-s-Mohalla-Clinics-2330819|access-date=2021-05-20|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Instances of [[untouchability]] have been reported which in some forms does exist in AAMCs as "health practitioners overwhelmingly and disproportionately belong to upper and middle castes," who "often assert a pattern of dominance." Researchers found "large-scale segregation within slums, most notably against [[Dalit | Instances of [[untouchability]] have been reported which in some forms does exist in AAMCs as "health practitioners overwhelmingly and disproportionately belong to upper and middle castes," who "often assert a pattern of dominance." Researchers found "large-scale segregation within slums, most notably against [[Dalit]]s, particularly [[Valmiki caste|Valmikis]] and [[Chamar]]s," which also has led to "discrimination in terms of healthcare access since some upper-caste house-owners stopped people from oppressed castes from entering clinics that were operating on their property."<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.epw.in/engage/article/delhi-mohalla-clinics-access-healthcare-poor-marginalised-residents|title = Delhi's Mohalla Clinics Hold the Potential to Significantly Improve Access to Quality Healthcare|journal = Economic and Political Weekly|date = 5 June 2015|pages = 7–8}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_health/Health/Home/Directorate+General+of+Health+Services/Aam+Aadmi+Mohalla+Clinics Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics] at [[Government of Delhi|Delhi Government's Web Portal]] | * [http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_health/Health/Home/Directorate+General+of+Health+Services/Aam+Aadmi+Mohalla+Clinics Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics] at [[Government of Delhi|Delhi Government's Web Portal]] | ||
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Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC), also known as Mohalla Clinics, are primary health centres in the union territory of New Delhi in India. They offer a basic package of essential health services including medicines, diagnostics, and consultation free of cost.[1] Mohalla in Hindi means neighborhood or community. These clinics serve as the first point of contact for the population, offer timely services, and reduce the load of referrals to secondary and tertiary health facilities in the state.[2]
Background[edit | edit source]
Mohalla Clinics was first set up by the Aam Aadmi Party government in October 2015, and as of 2020, 450 such clinics have been set up across the city and served more than 16.24 million residents.[3][4][5] The Government has kept a promise of setting up 1000 such clinics in the city before 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections. According to the World Health Organization data for the year 2015, more than 65% of the population in India paid for health from their own pockets. The Hindu, meanwhile reported in 2017 that only 17% of people in the country have health insurance.[6][7] The idea behind the initiative is that India, being one of the largest out-of-pocket health expenditures and least coverage of health insurance in the world, can offer the free health services in the form of Mohalla Clinics thus to help reduce the financial burden on low-income households by saving travel costs and lost wages.
Reception[edit | edit source]
In December 2017, India renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Narayana Health, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty from karnataka, visited a mohalla clinic in Todapur, Delhi. He was amazed by the healthcare facilities provided to the general public by the Delhi Government.[8] In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the capacity as chair of The Elders, an international non-governmental organisation of independent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan commended Mohalla Clinic project.[9] The project was also praised by the former Prime Minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference at Bangkok, after a presentation by Delhi health minister Satyendra Kumar Jain.[10]
The Straits Times, an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in Singapore finds Mohalla Clinics to be high-tech where results of most of the tests are known within two minutes and are uploaded onto an IT cloud for access by patients and their doctors on their smartphones and the clinic's tablets.[11] Meanwhile, in a report published by The Washington Post, it suggests "It may well be time for America to build mohalla clinics in its cities". However, the writer of the article later criticised the AAP government for misrepresentation of his words as well as making false claims on the basis of which this report was written and published.[12]
A vigilance probe in the year 2017 also put a question on the quality of healthcare being received by the patients with every doctor treating 2 patients per minute, which comes out to a patient only getting 36 seconds to not only state their ailment but also get treatment.[13]
Instances of untouchability have been reported which in some forms does exist in AAMCs as "health practitioners overwhelmingly and disproportionately belong to upper and middle castes," who "often assert a pattern of dominance." Researchers found "large-scale segregation within slums, most notably against Dalits, particularly Valmikis and Chamars," which also has led to "discrimination in terms of healthcare access since some upper-caste house-owners stopped people from oppressed castes from entering clinics that were operating on their property."[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sharma, Dinesh C (2016-12-10). "Delhi looks to expand community clinic initiative". The Lancet. 388 (10062): 2855. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32513-2. ISSN 0140-6736. PMID 27979396. S2CID 5464357.
- ↑ Khanna, Pretika (2016-08-30). "Mohalla clinic: AAP offers affordable healthcare model at doorstep". livemint.com/. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
- ↑ Upadhyay, Aishwarya (2020-02-10). ""Mohalla Clinics Have Revolutionized The Delivery Of Healthcare In Delhi," Experts Laud Delhi's 450 Mohalla Clinics". ndtv.com. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Mohalla clinics served 16.24 million people in four years: Delhi health minister". Hindustan Times. 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- ↑ Chatterjee, Pritha (2015-07-20). "'Unbelievable' to reality: CM Arvind Kejriwal opens city's first 'mohalla clinic'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
- ↑ "Out-of-pocket expenditure as percentage of current health expenditure". World Health Organization. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ Mehra, Puja. "Only 17% have health insurance cover". The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
- ↑ "Cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty visits Mohalla Clinic in Todapur". New Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ "Kofi Annan lauds AAP's Mohalla Clinics project, suggests reforms". HindustanTimes. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ "After Kofi Annan, another world leader praises AAP govt's mohalla clinics". HindustanTimes. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ "Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ "US academic slams Kejriwal for misrepresenting his article about Delhi's mohalla clinics | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Feb 7, 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ↑ Saxena, Astha (2017-02-22). "Vigilance probe unearths 'scam' in AAP's Mohalla Clinics; docs treat 2 patients a minute". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ↑ "Delhi's Mohalla Clinics Hold the Potential to Significantly Improve Access to Quality Healthcare". Economic and Political Weekly: 7–8. 5 June 2015.