Question: Which state has been ranked first in establishing Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Program?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Punjab
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Karnataka has been ranked first in establishing Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Program to provide comprehensive primary health care in rural areas.
- Karnataka is leading in implementing the project for 2020-2021.
- While the Centre had set a target of establishing 2,263 centres, the State has upgraded 3,300 centres till March 31.
- With the objective of providing quality health care for all under the Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka scheme, all PHCs are being upgraded under National Health Mission.
- The state has a target of upgrading 11,595 Centres as HWCs. Counselling sessions for adults, public yoga camps, ENT care, first aid during emergency and referrals to tertiary hospitals are some of the services being offered in these centres.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay