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Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Union Health Ministry has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres to “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”.These centers will also have a new tagline —‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’.
What are Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Started in | 2018 |
| Launched under | Ayushman Bharat Programme |
| Envisaged under | National Health Policy, 2017 |
| Aim | To move away from selective health care to a more comprehensive range of services spanning preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care for all ages. |
| Services Provided by AB-HWCs | 1) Maternal and child health care 2) Services to address communicable and non-communicable diseases 3) Services for elderly and palliative care 4) Free essential medicines and diagnostic services 5) Tele-consultation and health promotion including wellness activities like Yoga. |
| Target | 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centers(HWCs) to be established. Till now, 1.6 lakh HWCs have been established, which is more than the target. |
| Funding | 60% funding by center and 40% by states. |
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