Health Infrastructure Current Affairs, GK & News
Delhi approves Rs 1544 Cr under State ECRP 2021-22
In its battle against COVID-19, Delhi Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 1544 crores for improving health systems in the union territory. Key Points Delhi cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, approved the ‘Emergency COVID Response Package (ECRP). This budget will be used: To enhance testing & labs To procure supplies To mobilize ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • States Current Affairs
Topics: Arvind Kejriwal • COVID-19 • Delhi Government • Emergency COVID Response Package (ECRP). • Health Infrastructure
PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission on October 25, 2021, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Key Points This scheme is of worth Rs 5000-crore and is India’s largest scheme launched to scale-up health infrastructure. The mission was launched to improve the public health infrastructure in urban as well as rural areas. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Health and Wellness Centres • Health Infrastructure • healthcare • PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission • Public Health Units
NITI Aayog: Assessment report of District hospitals
According to the “Assessment report of District Hospitals” by NITI Aayog, a district hospital in India has 24 beds per 1 lakh population, on an average. Key Findings NITI Aayog’s study called “Best Practices in the Performance of District Hospitals” was released on September 30, 2021. This report was prepared, after assessing 707 hospitals across ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Assessment report of District hospitals • Health Infrastructure • Health Infrastructure in India • Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) • NITI Aayog
India begins ‘Extension of Hospitals’ Project
India has started “Extension of Hospitals” project in several states to bridge the gap in major health infrastructure to fight against Covid-19 in India. Key points Project will run especially in rural areas and smaller towns. Modular hospitals are an extension of hospital infrastructure. It will be built adjacent to existing hospital building. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Extension of Hospitals Project • Health Infrastructure • Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
Integrated Geospatial Platform to complement Arogya Setu
On April 15, 2020, the Department of Science and Technology launched Integrated Geospatial Platform to complement Arogya Setu and integrate data from several other initiatives. The platform will help in planning area-specific strategies to handle socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. The platform aims to provide map based data about the COVID-19 affected region in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Arogya Setu • Data • Department of Science and Technology (DST) • Geospatial Technology • Health Infrastructure • Portal • sahyog
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: Cabinet approves setting up of 20 AIIMS
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved plan to set up 20 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country and upgrade 73 medical colleges. The decisions are part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), which has been extended by two years till 2020 with financial outlay ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Topics: AIIMS • Cabinet Decisions • Health Infrastructure • National • Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana • Public health