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Key challenges
Insufficient infrastructure and uneven distribution
Shortage of skilled human resource
Public healthcare expenditure is estimated at 2.1% of GDP as of FY23, which is lower than that of many developing nations
High out-of-pocket expenditure on health
Import dependency for high-end medical devices and equipment such as CT scans, MRIs, and linear accelerators
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