Which of the following are the key pillars of health policy?

Question

Which of the following are the key pillars of health policy?

I. Preventive health care

II. Early detection of ailments

III. Free and low-cost treatment and medicines

IV. Availability of doctors in urban areas

V. Expansion of technology in health

Choose the correct answer:

1. A. I, II, III and IV
2. B. I, II, III and V (Correct answer)
3. C. I, IV and V
4. D. II, III, IV and V

Correct Answer

Option B — I, II, III and V

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I, II, III and V.

Key Points

• Standard pillars of health policy: preventive care (I), early detection of ailments (II), free/low-cost treatment and medicines (III), and expansion of health technology (V).
• "Availability of doctors in urban areas" (IV) contradicts universal access principles — the focus is on rural and underserved areas, not urban concentration.