<h1>Healthcare Access and Affordability Improve: Government Spending Up, Out-of-Pocket Costs Down, Mortality Rates Decline.</h1> Healthcare has become more affordable and accessible in recent years, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2023-2024. The National Health Accounts estimates show an increase in government health expenditure, with primary healthcare's share rising from 51.3% in FY15 to 55.9% in FY20. Social security spending on health also increased, while out-of-pocket expenses decreased. Key health indicators improved, with the Infant Mortality Rate dropping from 39 to 28 per 1,000 live births and the Maternal Mortality Rate falling from 167 to 97 per lakh live births between 2013 and 2020. The Survey emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, mental health, and local governance in future health strategies.