Which one of the following statements about Mission Indradhanush, laun

Which one of the following statements about Mission Indradhanush, launched by the Government of India in 2014, is correct ?

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It relates to provision for Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services.

It meets the diverse health needs of adolescents.

It aims to increase the full immunisation coverage for children.

Its objective is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services.

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Mission Indradhanush was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in December 2014. Its primary aim is to increase the full immunization coverage of children and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and Hepatitis B). It focuses on increasing coverage in areas with low immunization rates.

– The mission targets partial or unvaccinated children and pregnant women.
– It uses a systematic approach involving special immunization drives in identified areas.
– Subsequent phases and intensifications (e.g., Intensified Mission Indradhanush) have been launched to accelerate progress.

Option A describes the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). Option B describes the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). Option D is a broad statement related to universal health coverage, which is a larger goal reflected in policies like the National Health Policy, but not the specific defined objective of Mission Indradhanush.

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