NCERT Chapter Summary: Role of the Government in Health

NCERT Chapter Summary: Role of the Government in Health

1. What is a public activity?

An activity or service that is meant for all people in the country and is mainly organised by the government. This includes schools, hospitals, telephone services, etc. People can demand these services and also raise questions about their non-functioning.

2. What is private activity?

An activity or service that is organised by an individual or a company for their own profits.

3. Who are medical tourists?

This refers to foreigners who come to this country specifically for medical treatment at hospitals that offer world-class facilities at a lower cost than what they would have to pay in their own countries.

4. What are communicable disease?

These are diseases that are spread from one person to another in many ways such as through water, food, air etc.

5. What are two types of healthcare services?

The two healthcare services are : (i) Public health services (ii) Private health services.

6. What does our constitution say on health?

According to our constitution, it is the primary duty of the government to ensure the welfare of the people and provide healthcare facilities to all.

7. What are private health services?

Private health services are not owned or controlled by the government. In private facilities, patients have to pay a lot of money for every service they use.