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NHA sign MoU with Telangana to implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme
National Health Authority (NHA) has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telangana government to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana across the state immediately. Highlights Government has also linked the Ayushman Bharat Scheme with the state scheme “Aarogyasri’. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) on March 10, 2021 as a single non-lapsable reserve fund. Highlights This has been approved for the share of Health from proceeds of Health and Education Cess which ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana recently completed 1.5 crore treatments. The Government of India recently announced that it is to rationalise the health package in Health Benefit Package 3.0. Key Highlights Ayushman Bharat, the flagship programme of Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
SEHAT Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir
On December 26, 2020, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch the SEHAT Scheme for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. SEHAT is Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine. Key Features of the scheme The scheme will provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is eSanjeevani Telemedicine?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently announced that the eSanjeevani Telemedicine has crossed one million tele-consultations. The eSanjeevani is the first of its kind in delivering health services online. Progress of eSanjeevani It uses two streams in 28 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India
NITI Aayog has recently released a white paper titled Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India. It is part of its work to strengthen health systems in India. The paper calls for integration of the three tiers of healthcare system ..