Southern States Shine, Delhi Struggles: NITI Aayog's Health Index Reveals Winners And Losers Of The Covid Year

Benchmarking Health: Southern States Top, Delhi at the Bottom in NITI Aayog's Index

In a recent revelation, the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have emerged as the top performers among larger states in the NITI Aayog's annual health index for the Covid-affected year of 2020-21.

 

Meanwhile, the national capital, Delhi, found itself at the bottom of the Union territories' list.

 

These findings, which showcase the performance of states and union territories based on a comprehensive set of health indicators, were shared with the Health Ministry by the NITI Aayog.

 

The Power of Numbers: Annual Health Index Analyzes State and Union Territory Performance

Launched in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry and the World Bank in 2017, the annual health index assesses the performance of states and union territories through a weighted composite score encompassing 24 health indicators. While the eagerly awaited fifth health index report for 2020-21 is yet to be officially released, the NITI Aayog has assured that it will be made public in due course.

 

Race for Excellence: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana Lead, Bihar, UP, and MP Trail Behind

The states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have secured the top three positions in terms of overall performance among the larger states. Conversely, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh find themselves at the bottom of the list. Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Odisha showcased remarkable progress in terms of incremental performance from 2019-20 to 2020-21.

 

From Coast to Islands: Goa, Lakshadweep Celebrate Health Success, Delhi Faces Setback

Among the smaller states, Tripura emerged as the best performer, followed by Sikkim and Goa. On the other end of the spectrum, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur struggled to improve their health indices.

 

Lakshadweep claimed the top spot among the union territories, while Delhi ranked disappointingly last.

 

Progress in Motion: Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam Show Remarkable Health Improvements

In the fourth health index report released on December 27, 2021, Kerala and Tamil Nadu were recognized as the overall top performers among larger states. Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam demonstrated the most significant progress in terms of annual incremental performance.

 

In the smaller states category, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim took the lead, while Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland found themselves at the bottom. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu secured the top position among the union territories.

 

Transparency and Accountability: Evaluating Health Infrastructure and Governance in the Health Index

The health index evaluates states and union territories based on two key parameters: incremental performance and overall performance. The scores obtained from these evaluations determine the rankings.

 

The evaluation process includes a comprehensive assessment of health outcomes, governance and information, and key inputs/processes. These domains encompass various indicators such as neonatal mortality rate, immunization coverage, health infrastructure availability, and governance efficiency.

 

Saving Lives, Empowering Communities: Unveiling the Health Outcomes Domain

The health outcomes domain considers indicators like neonatal mortality rate, total fertility rate, sex ratio at birth, and immunization coverage. Key inputs/processes gauge the availability of health infrastructure, including primary healthcare centers and cardiac care units, as well as the adequacy of healthcare provider positions.

 

The governance and information domain assesses factors such as institutional deliveries, occupancy of key medical posts, and the efficiency of fund transfers.

 

 

Unmasking the Pandemic's Impact: NITI Aayog's Fifth Health Index Report on the Horizon

The NITI Aayog's health index serves as an essential annual tool for evaluating the performance of states and union territories. By employing a comprehensive set of indicators, this index provides valuable insights into the healthcare landscape across India.

 

While Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana celebrate their outstanding performance, Delhi faces the challenge of improving its health infrastructure and governance.

 

The release of the eagerly awaited fifth health index report will undoubtedly shed further light on the progress and setbacks of the Covid year.

 

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