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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
Health Ministry Kayakalp Awards
The Kayakalp Awards are presented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare annually to the health facilities with the highest standards of sanitation and hygiene. Recently, the Kayakalp awards for the year 2019-20 was presented. Key Highlights The Jawaharlal ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Health Ministry launches ‘Corona Fighters’, awareness video game
An interactive first of its kind video game named ‘The Corona Fighters’ has been launched by the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. He also launched two promotional videos regarding proper COVID-19 guidelines. Highlights The Union Health Minister presented Polio ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Highlights: Ayushman Bharat scheme to be expanded to non-poor people
The Union Government is planning to extend the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ to cover the non-poor population in the country. The government is also mulling the possibility of bringing all the existing health insurance schemes under the Ayushman Bharat ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
eSanjeevani medicine platform provides over 1.5 lakh online consultations
The initiative by the Union Health Ministry, eSanjeevani OPD, has registered 1.58 lakh online consultations within nine months of its inception. This telemedicine facility has been very much useful for the country and that is proved from the data released ..