Write a short note on 'Private Sector Health Infrastructure' in India.

Private Sector Health Infrastructure in India : In recent time private sector has been playing a dominant role in health structures as it is clear from the following points:

1. More than 70 percent of the hospitals in India are run by the private sector.

2. They control nearly two fifth of beds available in the hospitals.

3. Nearly 60 percent of dispensaries are run by private sector.

4. Private sector provides healthcare for 80 percent of out-patients and 46 percent of in-patients.

5. It has been playing a dominant role in medical education and training, medical technology and diagnostics, manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, hospital construction and the provision of medical services.