The Hindu Editorial (Making NHPM work) – Aug 16, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Making NHPM work) – Aug 16, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on Independence Day that Ayushman Bharat, or the National Health Protection Mission,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Making NHPM work) – Aug 16, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Making NHPM work) – Aug 16, 2018:

needy (adjective) – poor/poverty-stricken underprivileged, impoverished.
send out phrasal verb) – produce, give.
unsustainable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified/insupportable, irrational.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on; resort to/have recourse to.
household (noun) – family, house.
ambitious (adjective) – progressive, purposeful; formidable/demanding.
administer (verb) – manage, operate, regulate.
purchase (verb) – obtain, acquire, receive.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group. agreement, concurrence.
roll out (noun) – official launch/introduction.
validate (verb) – ratify, endorse, accept/approve.
tertiary (care) (adjective) – higher-level, higher, specialized (consultative care).
overarching (adjective) – all-inclusive, complete. comprehensive.
political will (noun) – political intention/desire (to complete a scheme/project even if it is not admired/welcomed in the beginning).
tap into (verb) – use/utilize, draw on, make use of.
universal health coverage (UHC) (noun) – it means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. Courtesy: WHO
imperative (adjective) – vitally important, crucial, essential.
parallel (adjective) – similar, corresponding, equivalent/matching.
ombudsman (noun) – an governmental official investigating citizen’s complaints on its (government) authority. defender, guardian.
out-of-pocket expenses (noun) – (cash) payments made directly and that may not be reimbursed.

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