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Ayushman Bharat: 50 Crore poor eligible for testing and treatment
On April 5, 2020, Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan announced that over 50 crore vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat). Highlights Under Ayushman Bharat, the testing for the poor and vulnerable, (that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
National Health Authority partners with Uber: Dedicated Transport Services for Health care workers
The National Health Authority has partnered with Uber India to provide dedicated transport services to the health care workers that are involved in treating COVID-19 patients. The Plan UBER is to facilitate 150 free cars in the major cities such ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Union Cabinet approves AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres
On March 21, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved Ayush Health and Wellness Centre under Ayushman Bharat Mission Highlights Under the approval, an expenditure of Rs 3,395 crores have been allocated. The centres are to be constructed within a time span ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ayushman Bharat to help fight against COVID-19
On March 18, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has included Ayushman Bharat or the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to fight against Corona Virus. So far India has recorded 168 confirmed cases of Corona Virus. OF these, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ministry of AYUSH develop “AYUSH GRID” and “National Ayurveda Morbidity Codes”
On March 6, 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH released digital platform called AYUSH GRID. The grid provides facilities associated with AYUSH hospitals and laboratories and promote traditional health care. AYUSH GRID There are more than 12,500 AYUSH centres in India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ayushman Bharat: School Health Ambassador initiative launched
On February 12, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced School Health Ambassador initiative. Under the initiative, two teachers in every school are to be made as Health and Wellness ambassador. Highlights The initiative is to be linked ..