Tag: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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The Ayushman Sarathi Chatbot

Source: GLSubject: Miscellaneous Context: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched ‘Ayushman Sarathi’, an official WhatsApp chatbot for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The Ayushman Sarathi Chatbot About The Ayushman Sarathi Chatbot: What It Is? Ayushman Sarathi is a secure, API-based digital public health interface that operates on WhatsApp. …

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The SUMAN Roadmap 2030

Source: PIBSubject: Government Initiatives Context: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched the ‘SUMAN Roadmap 2030’ during the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW). The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 About The SUMAN Roadmap 2030: What It Is? The SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) Roadmap 2030 is a multi-dimensional, data-driven national …

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Centre Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drug

Source: THSubject: Science and Technology Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a ban on 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) medications across India, effective immediately. Centre Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drug About Centre Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drug: What are Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs)? A Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) is a pharmaceutical …

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The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

Source: ANISubject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare commenced nationwide celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) About The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): …

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Government Released the National Family Health Survey–6 (NFHS-6)

Source: PIBSubject: Health Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released the National Family Health Survey–6 (NFHS-6) report for the 2023–24 period. Conducted across 715 districts, the landmark survey highlights India's accelerated progress in maternal-child health, child nutrition, and health insurance penetration. NFHS-6 About Government Released the National Family Health Survey–6 (NFHS-6): …

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Health Ministry Brings Pregabalin Under Schedule H1

Source: THSubject: Miscellaneous Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare officially brought the neurological drug Pregabalin under the stricter purview of Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945. Health Ministry Brings Pregabalin Under Schedule H1 About Health Ministry Brings Pregabalin Under Schedule H1: What is Schedule H1? Introduced in India in 2013 as …

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National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026

Source: PIBSubject: Miscellaneous Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 to nursing personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 About National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026: What it is? The National Florence Nightingale Award is the highest national honor bestowed upon a nurse …

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Nimesulide

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Science and Technology Context: The Union Government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral formulations of Nimesulide above 100 mg with immediate effect under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. About Nimesulide: What it is? Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the …

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10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy

Source:  DD News Subject: Government Initiative Context: AMRIT Pharmacy marked its 10th anniversary, with Union Health Minister announcing nationwide expansion and unveiling new digital upgrades. About 10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy: What it is? AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy is a government initiative providing life-saving medicines, implants, and medical consumables at …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 27 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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