List all the Health related Policies and Programmes in India.

National Health Policy (NHP), 2017: A comprehensive framework outlining the government's vision for healthcare, emphasizing preventi...

  1. National Health Policy (NHP), 2017:

    • A comprehensive framework outlining the government's vision for healthcare, emphasizing preventive measures, universal access, and reduction of out-of-pocket expenses.
  2. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):

    • A flagship initiative providing health insurance coverage to over 100 million vulnerable families, offering financial protection against high medical costs.
  3. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) / National Health Mission (NHM):

    • Launched to bridge healthcare gaps between rural and urban areas, with a focus on maternal and child health, communicable diseases, and non-communicable diseases.
  4. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP):

    • A program dedicated to the effective control and eventual elimination of tuberculosis in India, providing free diagnosis and treatment services.
  5. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP):

    • A focused effort on preventing and controlling vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and lymphatic filariasis.
  6. National AIDS Control Program (NACP):

    • A strategic initiative addressing the prevention, control, and management of HIV/AIDS, with a particular focus on high-risk groups and vulnerable populations.
  7. National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB):

    • A program designed to reduce the prevalence of blindness through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts.
  8. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA):

    • An initiative ensuring comprehensive antenatal care for pregnant women, with a focus on identifying and addressing high-risk pregnancies.
  9. Mission Indradhanush:

    • A vaccination program aimed at immunizing all children under the age of two and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases.
  10. National Mental Health Program (NMHP):

    • Focused on integrating mental health into general healthcare, addressing the prevention and treatment of mental illnesses.
  11. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK):

    • A program addressing the unique health needs of adolescents, promoting healthy behavior and well-being.
  12. National Programme for the Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE):

    • A dedicated effort to address the health-related challenges of the elderly population in India.
  13. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK):

    • A program providing free maternal and neonatal care, including transport and accommodation for pregnant women.
  14. National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS):

    • A comprehensive program targeting the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
  15. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) - Health and Hygiene:

    • Primarily a sanitation program, it has significant health implications by promoting cleanliness and preventing water-borne diseases.
  16. National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI):

    • An extension of NPCB with a renewed focus on visual impairment and blindness.
  17. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI):

    • An accelerated version of Mission Indradhanush, aiming to achieve full immunization coverage.
  18. National Oral Health Program (NOHP):

    • Focused on promoting oral health and preventing oral diseases.
  19. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

    • A scheme ensuring affordable and accessible quality generic medicines for all.
  20. National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI):

    • A program addressing nutritional anemia through the provision of iron and folic acid supplements.
  21. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY):

    • A health insurance scheme for below-poverty-line (BPL) families, providing coverage for hospitalization expenses.

These initiatives collectively reflect the government's commitment to addressing a diverse range of health issues and ensuring the well-being of its citizens.

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