Post by: Rajot on October 24, 2025, 10:54:40 PM
The widely cited 1 doctor per 1,000 population ratio is a myth, the WHO has clarified. This figure, often used by governments to justify expanding medical colleges, lacks WHO backing. Experts emphasize that health workforce planning must consider unique national needs, not a universal benchmark. The actual WHO threshold for essential health services is higher and more nuanced.Source: 1 doctor for 1,000 people: WHO 'standard' that never was (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/1-doctor-for-1000-people-who-standard-that-never-was/articleshow/124794865.cms)