Public health system in India
Q. Which is the most basic unit of health in villages as per the Public health system in India?- Published on 03 May 16a. Primary Health Centres
b. CHCs
c. Sub-centres
d. Village Doctor
ANSWER: Sub-centres
- Sub-centers - The most basic units of health in villages; first point of contact between villagers and public health care system in India.
- Primary Health Centres: The basic units with the most basic facilities, and especially serving rural India, generally at the level of a panchayat.
- Community Health Centre CHCs: Community Health Centres are available is basic health unit in the urban areas.
- Taluk hospitals: Taluk level hospitals controlled by the respective state governments and serving the respective taluks (administrative divisions in India, and smaller than districts).
- District Hospitals or General Hospitals: Controlled by the respective state governments and serving the respective districts (administrative divisions in India).