Q. What is the theme of the National Birth Defects Awareness Month 2024?
Answer:
Breaking Barriers: inclusive support for children with birth defects
Notes: Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, launched National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana's vital role in improving child health. The scheme covers half of India's health and complements the existing Rashtriya Bal Swashtya Karyakram. The month-long campaign, themed "Breaking Barriers: inclusive support for children with birth defects," aims to raise awareness about prevention, early identification, and timely management of birth defects.