According to NUHM Program, One urban PHC constituted on how much population?

Appeared in: RRB Staff Nurse Delhi-2015

Explanation

Under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), one Urban Primary Health Centre (U-PHC) is established to serve a population of approximately 30,000 to 50,000.
The goal is to improve the health status of the urban population, particularly slum dwellers and other vulnerable sections, by providing accessible and quality healthcare.
U-PHCs are strategically located within or near slums to ensure they are easily reachable by the target population.
This specific norm helps in standardizing the delivery of primary healthcare services across different urban areas in India.

Option B: This population size is too large for a single U-PHC.
Option C: This population size is not a standard norm for any single primary or community health facility under NUHM or NRHM.
Option D: This population size is designated for a higher-level referral facility, not a primary health centre.

Visual 1: Infographic: A comparative chart showing the population norms for Sub-Centres, PHCs, and CHCs in both urban (NUHM) and rural (NRHM) settings. This visual helps in quick recall and comparison of health infrastructure standards.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Population norms for Urban Primary Health Centre (U-PHC) under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding population norms is crucial for public health nurses and administrators for planning, resource allocation, and effective implementation of health programs like NUHM.
These norms ensure equitable distribution of healthcare services and help in achieving public health goals such as reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in urban areas.
What if an urban area has a population of 250,000? According to NUHM guidelines, this area would be served by one Urban Community Health Centre (U-CHC) which acts as a referral unit for approximately 5 U-PHCs, each covering 50,000 people.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'NUHM Program', 'urban PHC', and 'population'.
This is a factual recall question based on national health program guidelines.
Recall the specific population norms for different health facilities under NUHM.
Differentiate between the norms for urban (NUHM) and rural (NRHM) settings, and between different levels of facilities (PHC vs. CHC).
Select the option that matches the established norm for an Urban PHC, which is 50,000.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Population norms for Urban Primary Health Centre (U-PHC) under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
Stem keywords: NUHM Program, urban PHC, population
Lead-in keywords: how much
Negative lead-in flag: false

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