Topic: 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India
NITI Aayog has recently released a white paper titled Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India. It is part of its work to strengthen health systems in India....
Cure for Corona Virus: AYUSH recommends Unani Medicines
The World Health Organization recently increased the spreading risk of Corona Virus from medium to high. With the virus spreading to different parts of the world like Japan,...
October 20: World Osteoporosis Day
The World Osteoporosis Day is observed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation annually. The purpose is to create awareness for the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of osteoporosis. It was...
