Health Ministry
Vertiplane X3 Drone delivers TB medicines
The Ministry of Health recently conducted a trial of delivering TB medicines in a drone. The trials were conducted in Rishikesh. Traversing through the Himalayas, especially during rainy seasons and winter seasons is challenging and time-consuming. Drones can deliver medicines ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
Union Health Minister will launch the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav – a nationwide voluntary blood donation drive. Key facts Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav is a nationwide voluntary blood donation drive that will be organized from September 17 to October 1 this year. ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Unified Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Cards
The Health Ministry had recently informed that soon the Ayushman card will be co-branded with the state logo and name of state-specific health schemes as well as the flagship health scheme of the Centre. Key Points This step has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 Campaign
On 1st June 2022, the Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign began across the nation to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive complete Covid-19 vaccination. This campaign gives special focus on the vaccination of those aged between 12 to 14 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Why India objects to WHO methodology of COVID death toll estimate?
The methodology that has been used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to estimate the COVID-19 related deaths in India has been objected to by India. The health ministry has issued a statement saying that for a large country like ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Block Level Health Melas
From 18th April 2022, block level health melas are being held by the Union Health Ministry at more than one lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres across India. Overview: The health melas are being organized in association with all Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
National Policy Guidelines on Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The National Policy Guidelines on Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship was launched by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi. Overview: The aim of this policy is to develop an entrepreneurial environment in India that will be innovation-driven with ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Reports on India’s COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Two reports, from the Institute for Competitiveness which is India’s chapter of a global network, have been released by Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, on India’s Covid-19 vaccine development and administration journey. Overview: This report focused on how coordination ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs