CAG Report on Bihar’s Healthcare:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services (2016-22) highlights critical gaps in Bihar’s healthcare system, including a shortage of doctors, paramedical staff, and issues with blood banks and drug supplies.Findings: 53% fewer doctors than WHO norms; only 58,144 doctors available against the required 1,24,919. Vacancies in Healthcare 61% (primary), 56% (secondary), 49% (tertiary), and 82% (AYUSH) positions vacant. Overall, 60% shortage. Blood Banks Many operating without valid licenses due to critical equipment shortages. Drug Supply Issues 35%-74% shelf life remaining for medicines supplied; cases of near-expiry drugs not withdrawn. Ambulance Shortfalls None of the 25 inspected ambulances had the required equipment, medicine, or consumables.
