In 2015, when AAP came to power, this was the situation of the Healthcare sector in Delhi: Non-Existent primary healthcare system with HIGH out of pocket expenses Severe shortage of Medicines which were always out of stock Overcrowded Hospitals with long ... read more
Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) – financial assistance for treatment Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) provides financial assistance to patients for treatment of illness/disease in a government or empaneled private hospital. As of Feb 2020, 23 private labs and 57 pri... read more
As of 2019, the vision was to increase the capacity of each Delhi Govt Hospitals to a minimum of 600 beds. 15 hospitals were planned to undergo renovations and construction of new blocks to ensure the same. (Source: Pg. 53, DDC Performance Report, 2015-20... read more
Guaranteed Treatment, Free Treatment assured The AAP Delhi Government tries to ensure Quality Health for all through a patient-centered 3-tier healthcare model. It strives to provide Guaranteed, Free treatment to all Delhi citizens. Free medicines –... read more
Recognition International Recognition “What New Delhi’s free clinics can teach America about fixing its broken health care system” – Washington Post article dated, 11th Mar 2016 (Link) The Lancet, one of the oldest medical journals in the world R... read more
3-Tier Healthcare Model Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMCs) 2 crore OPDs have been handled at AAMCs since 2015 (upto Nov 2019). According to an article by Scroll, “Globally, a person visits the hospital three times a year on average, compared to one visit a... read more
In line with its guiding principles on Healthcare – summarised by “Every Life Matters” and “Swasth Rashtra, Samarth Rashtra” -, the AAP Delhi Government has been continuously augmenting its Healthcare budget in the last 7 years. Budget A... read more
The AAP Delhi Government has introduced Emergency Care measures as part of the Delhi Healthcare model to provide an accessible and quick first response service. Bike Ambulances – first of its kind intervention in India Bike-Ambulance FRVs (First Res... read more