Category: Health
Nipah Virus
Union Health Minister confirmed that the deaths reported from Kerala were due to Nipah virus.
PM-POSHAN (Midday Meal Scheme)
Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Education Ministry is pushing States to open Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs) which are data repositories PM-POSHAN, UDISE+ etc.
Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS)
Debate on how the government is planning to implement Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS).
Food Fortification
Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.
Trans-fatty Acids
High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.
Mental Health Care
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare tabled its 148th report on ‘Mental Healthcare and Its Management in Contemporary Times’.
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)
Jammu & Kashmir launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot for people in mental distress as Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls.