Table 2 Size and composition of HRH in India as of 2018
From: Size, composition and distribution of health workforce in India: why, and where to invest?
HWF | NHWA (millions) | NSSO (millions) | NSSO estimate as % of NHWA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Total reported | Adequately qualified | Total reported | Adequately qualified |
Allopathic doctor | 1.16 | 0.80 | 0.66 | 72.7 | 60.0 |
Nurse/midwives | 2.34 | 1.40 | 0.79 | 60.9 | 34.3 |
Pharmacist | 1.19 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 21.0 | 17.6 |
Dentist | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 66.7 | 63.0 |
Traditional medicine professional/AYUSH | 0.79 | 0.49 | 0.25 | 62.0 | 31.6 |
Health Associates/allied* | N.A | 0.75 | 0.40 | N.A | N.A |
Overall | 5.76 | 3.87 | 2.48 | 67.2 | 43.1 |