5th Meeting of Mission Steering Group of NHM

Question- Where was the 5th meeting of Mission Steering Group of NHM concluded on February 27th, 2018?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Kolkata
(c) Bangalore
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On the 27th of February, 2018, the 5th Meeting of Mission Steering Group of NHM) was concluded in New Delhi.
  • Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he chaired the 5th meeting of the Mission Steering Group of the National Health Mission (NHM).
  • Shri Nadda said that NHM is vital to supporting the states in improving their health systems.
  • “The Health and Wellness Centers are expected to provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and curative care for a package of 12 services.”
  • Hon’ble Prime Minister’s announcement of the heightened focus on the aspirational districts also provides us with significant leverage point to address long persisting inequities and development lag in these districts. This will be strengthened through NHM.
  • Currently all 36 states/UTs have notified policy to provide essential drugs free of cost in public health facilities.
  • Under NHM Free Diagnostics Service Initiative, substantial funding is provided to States within their resource envelope to provide free essential diagnostic services at public health facilities.
  • The program has been rolled out in 29 states/UTs which are providing free diagnostic Services either in-house or in PPP mode.
  • The MSG of the NHM discussed various agenda points including enhancement of reach, outlay and facilities within components of the NHM, Prevention and Control of Viral Hepatitis, Immunization, Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Newer Intervention under Revised National TB Control Programme with respect to Patient’s Support and Private Sector Involvement, capacity building of health workers, etc. Many suggestions were also made by other members of the MSG.
  • Meeting offered a valuable and useful platform for candid discussion on several issues, and a wider perspective from a wide section of experts which will enable to enhance quality and effectiveness of the NHM.

Reference:
http://medlarge.com/2018/03/03/union-health-ministers-chairs-5th-meeting-mission-steering-group-nhm/
http://www.mymedicalmantra.com/j-p-nadda-chairs-5th-meeting-of-mission-steering-group-of-national-health-mission/
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