From today’s PIB

OOPE refers to direct payments for medical services, including doctor visits, medicines, and hospital stays.
High OOPE is a financial burden, especially for low-income families, leading to poverty and debt.
High OOPE discourages timely medical help, resulting in worsening health conditions and higher treatment costs.
The government has worked to reduce OOPE through increased public healthcare investments and expanding health insurance coverage.

Published by Pragyanxetu

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