ROLE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN IMPROVEMENT OF ORAL HEALTH IN INDIA

Bhavya Maggoo; Utkarsh Gupta; Vinamrata Kapoor

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

ROLE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN IMPROVEMENT OF ORAL HEALTH IN INDIA

Bhavya Maggoo, Utkarsh Gupta, Vinamrata Kapoor

Abstract :

Oral diseases have remained the most prevalent disease group in India over the past three decades. In India, though oral healthcare is provided individually through public and private sectors, till now the oral health has not reached its summit. The public and private sectors have failed individually to meet the oral healthcare needs of the community. One of the best strategies to improve oral health in today�s scenario is by encouraging Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and utilising the strengths of both the sectors. PPP is the best way to demonstrate how a sustainable solution can be constructed on combined business for community oral health needs. Private sector will have the opportunity to experience community benefit, while public sectors, including state government will take advantage of leveraging private capabilities and relationships to maximize the impact on their programs and local communities. Public Private Partnerships can be thought of in terms of promotive, preventive and curative oral health care to achieve the sustainable development goals. This article highlights the challenges being faced by both the sectors and various measures that have been taken by the collaborative efforts of the sectors to provide the vision of improved oral health of Indian population.