Family Welfare Scheme
Unvaccinated kids' numbers fell from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024: Govt
The effect of the increased number of lifesaving vaccines in reducing mortality and morbidity in children due to diarrhea, pneumonia, meningitis & encephalitis is also clearly observable
 "Unvaccinated kids' numbers fell from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024: Govt")
India gets WHO certificate for eliminating trachoma at 78th WH Assembly
At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded India the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) stated that this recognition highlights India's sustained efforts in disease elimination, its focus on preventive healthcare, and its continued commitment to the vision of Health For All.The milestone was announced during India's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly, which officially began on May 19 in Geneva. According to a post shared by the MoHFW on X, the Indian delegation is being led by Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare."Today marks the commencement of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Indian delegation, led by Punya Salila Srivastava... is actively participating in the Assembly, reflecting India's continued commitment to strengthening global health systems
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Himachal CM Sukhu reviews developmental projects of various departments
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the officers to complete the construction of those projects on priority
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Reversing family planning: Mohan Bhagwat's three-child idea is regressive
Unchecked population growth will undo the societal gains India has made since independence
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Telangana plans 'family digital card' to bring everything under one roof
The Telangana government is planning to introduce 'family digital cards' in the state soon. Once implemented, the "One State-One Digital Card" will enable multiple welfare and food grains schemes
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'Viksit Bharat' goal can be achieved by having smaller families: JP Nadda
Addressing the gathering J.P. Nadda said that Centre and the states need to collectively work to ensure that women can exercise their right to make family planning choices
 "'Viksit Bharat' goal can be achieved by having smaller families: JP Nadda")
Parliamentary standing committee pitches for ramping up medical seats
Panel report recommends faculty development programs, institute for training medical teachers
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Everything you need to know about Deputy CM of Chhattisgarh T S Singh Deo
Chhattisgarh Assembly election 2023: The titular maharaja of Surguja, T S Singh Deo is currently serving as a Cabinet Minister for Health in the Chhattisgarh government
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Sikkim CM extends Rs 20,000 annual aid to 14,000 non-working mothers
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday distributed cheques of Rs 20,000 each to 14,000 non-working mothers under the 'Aama Yojana'. The state government launched the scheme on August 15 last year for non-working mothers, and sanctioned Rs 100 crores for its implementation till 2023. The annual financial assistance is being extended so that women use the money to support the education of their children, invest in micro-income generating businesses, address immediate medical needs, renovate their houses or meet other unfulfilled obligations as they deem fit. The CM also gave away Rs 3 lakh each to 16 women for IVF treatment. Speaking on the occasion, Tamang said women were the foundation of the society and the amount was a token of love and respect for them. "Our government envisaged this scheme specifically for mothers because you know how to utilise and manage finances better. I am sure this annual financial assistance will go a long way in making your lives easier," he
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Parliamentary panel recommends setting up regulators for medical devices
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended setting up of a new set of regulators at different levels for regulating the medical Devices industry
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140 million pulled out of poverty in India since 2015-16, says UNDP
Incidence of multidimensional poverty declined from 55.1% in 2005-06 to 16.4% in 2019-21
 "140 million pulled out of poverty in India since 2015-16, says UNDP")
Cabinet committee clears continuation of umbrella scheme for family welfare
An overall outlay of Rs 2381.84 crore for the scheme will be spent during the Fourteenth Finance Commission period
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