Palna Scheme
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Palna Scheme | Mission Shakti

National Level Programme on Anganwadi-Cum-Crèche Under Palna held recently.

World Malaria Report 2023
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World Malaria Report 2023

As per the World Malaria Report 2023, there’s a declining trend in malaria cases in India, even as the global numbers are on the rise.

Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative
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Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI)

Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) launched Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI).

Generic Drug 
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Generic Drug 

Opinion article in the Hindu – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality

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Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)

The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Zika Virus

Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus.

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

User Manual, New Portal and Mobile App for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were recently launched.

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Mission Indradhanush 5.0

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare concluded all 3 rounds of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) Campaign.

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Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.

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Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023

India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023 (18th edition), a stark decline from its 107th position in 2022.

Posted in Health Economy

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)

Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) announced the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a PDG member.

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Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS)

Tele-MANAS Seva, launched last year on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, has counselled more than 3,50,000 people.