TRIBAL HEALTH IN MADHYA PRADESH

Author Name: 1. Ms. Preeti Upadhyay 2. Mr. Madan Mohan Upadhyay

Volume/Issue: 02/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2022-35731542/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Senior Advisor, SHRC, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, India
2. Ex- Principal Advisor SHRC, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

An attempt has been made to bridge the existing information gaps on health of the tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh and, investigate key action points for strengthening the health status. Systematic understanding the access to and demand of healthcare by the tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh - a chronically underprivileged section of population, arising from complexities in accessing health care according to their needs. Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of the health care challenges, currently faced by the tribal in Madhya Pradesh, will be the first and foremost step towards planning of an effective service delivery system. The study tries to unearth the status and challenges of the tribal health care system from the perspectives of tribal people and health care providers. Findings are based on primary data, generated through field observations and interactions with the tribal community in Madhya Pradesh, whereas secondary data utilised from various sources including government records, portals, surveys, and research articles.

Key words: tribal community, health care needs, health challenges, health system