World Health Organization (WHO) Report on compassionate healthcare

World Health Organization (WHO) Report on compassionate healthcare: In January 2025, the WHO published a report emphasizing compassion as a transformative force in primary healthcare systems (PHC). It highlighted the importance of being responsive and adapting to community needs with quality care.

• About WHO Report 2025 – Compassion & Primary Health Care in India:
• Definition of Compassion: It is characterised by awareness, empathy and action — is identified as a transformative force for PHC, driving quality care and health system transformation.
• Primary Healthcare Infrastructure in India (as per National Health Mission):

o Sub-centres serve 3,000–5,000 people.

o Primary Health Centres (PHCs) serve 20,000–30,000 people.

o Community Health Centres (CHCs) serve 80,000–1,20,000 people.

• Examples of Compassion in India’s Primary Healthcare System

o Rajasthan – Clinical Courage through Amrit Clinics: Operated by Basic Health Services (BHS) in tribal Udaipur.

o Gujarat – ASHA-led Domestic Violence Care (SWATI): NGO SWATI trains ASHAs in Patan district to handle domestic violence cases.

o Tamil Nadu – Trained Public Health System for Disaster Response: Regular training for health staff in epidemic and disaster preparedness.