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Why in the news? The Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme was launched in Puducherry to provide health insurance for senior citizens. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the scheme, distributing insurance cards and emphasizing healthcare accessibility for the elderly. Official Launch and Key Dignitaries: The Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme was …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Health Ministry has asked states to classify snakebites as a notifiable disease to enhance surveillance, reduce fatalities, and improve treatment through better antivenom distribution and training. Government Push to Make Snakebites Notifiable: The Union Health Ministry has urged states to classify snakebites as a notifiable disease, requiring mandatory reporting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? WHO declared India Trachoma-free, marking it the third country in South-East Asia to achieve this milestone, following years of control efforts under the National Health Mission. About the news: WHO declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024. India is the third country in the WHO …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Health Ministry has increased the monthly nutrition support for tuberculosis (TB) patients under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, aiming to improve patient health and aid recovery during treatment through better nutritional support. Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana: Boosting Nutrition Support for TB Patients Increased Support: The …
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