Health Sector
Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
The PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission was launched in October 2021 with an aim to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across India. With a budget of Rs.64,180 crore, the mission has three aspects: strengthening public health institutions, building an IT-enabled disease ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Porter Prize 2023
Porter Prize 2023 was conferred recently to the Indian Government’s Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The award recognized the achievements of the ministry in the health sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognized India’s successful delivery of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
World Hearing Day 2023
World Hearing Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness about hearing care. It is being observed since 2007. On this occasion, audiologists and other healthcare professionals create awareness about the significance of hearing and timely actions ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – Update (March, 2023)
A milestone has been achieved under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), as over 25 crore health records have been successfully linked to the Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts. This will help with the easy access and management of health records ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana – Update (March, 2023)
The Union Health Minister recently announced that 9,082 Janaushadhi Kendras are being operated under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The target is to increase the numbers to 10,000 by December 2023. The Indian government launched PMBJP in November ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Centre notifies new medical device rules
The Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2022 were notified by the Union Cabinet recently. Key facts The new rules require online registration of all manufacturers of all class A medical devices. Class A medical devices are those having low-to-moderate risk to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Bank Loan to support India’s Health Sector
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved two complementary loans of USD 500 million each, for supporting and enhancing India’s health sector. Key Facts The financing of USD 1 billion by World Bank will support the “Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Ayushman Bharat Diwas: April 30
Every year, the Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on April 30 in India. Why is Ayushman Bharat Diwas celebrated? The Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated to achieve twin missions. They are to promote health and wellness to the poor and ..