VOICED : Costly medicines out of reach for millions in India

The video discusses a man in Delhi who collects unused medicines to help the poor, highlighting the issue of medicine wastage. Despite promises of universal healthcare, many in India lack access to essential medicines due to limited resources in public hospitals. The government spends only 1% of GDP on healthcare, less than neighboring countries. The video emphasizes the need for better management and accountability in hospitals and suggests leveraging India's pharmaceutical industry to modernize the healthcare system.

What is the main issue highlighted by the man collecting unused medicines in Delhi?

• Lack of awareness about medicine usage

• Over-prescription by doctors

• Medicines being wasted in households

• High cost of medicines

What is a significant challenge faced by public hospitals and charity clinics in India?

• High cost of medical equipment

• Scarcity of free drug samples

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Lack of trained medical staff

How much of its GDP does India spend on public healthcare?

• 3%

• 1%

• 5%

• 2%

What action has the government promised regarding drug availability in hospitals?

• Hire more healthcare professionals

• Reduce the cost of medicines

• Ensure drugs are always in stock

• Increase the number of hospitals

What potential does India's pharmaceutical industry have in improving the healthcare system?

• Harnessing expertise to modernize the system

• Increasing exports of medicines

• Providing more employment opportunities

• Reducing the cost of healthcare