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Government of India is committed to the goal of ‘Health for All’ The obligation of the Government to ensure the highest possible health status of India’s Population and access to quality health care has been recognized by a number of key policy documents.Health care system supplement in improving the health of individuals, particularly those belonging … Read more
Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. In 1985, the programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in phased manner to cover all districts in the country by 1989-90 with the one of … Read more
Vaccines A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism, and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins or one of its surface proteins. The agent stimulates the body’s immune system to … Read more
Composition And Function Of Blood Blood makes up about 8% of the human body weight. It contains erythrocytes, leucocytes, thrombocytes (platelets) and plasma. The volume Percentage of all blood cells in the whole blood is about 45% of adults (hematocrit). The rest consists of liquid plasma (e.g. water, plasma proteins, electrolytes etc.). The blood is … Read more
Health, Health The hospitals associated with Government Medical Colleges are playing a vital role in patient care for both indoor and outdoor patients and cater to the medical/health care needs of a large segment of the Population. AYURVED AND OTHER SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE Department of Ayurved has been functioning in the State, since 1950. … Read more
Mission Indradhanush was launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) Government of India on 25th December, 2014. The objective of this mission is to ensure that all children under the age of two years as well as pregnant Women are fully immunized with seven vaccine preventable diseases. The Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colours … Read more
India’s commitment to accessible healthcare includes an overarching umbrella scheme dedicated to improving family welfare and addressing public health concerns. This scheme encompasses several programs designed to enhance maternal and child health, provide family planning services, and tackle critical health issues. Objectives of the Umbrella Scheme Population Stabilization: Promote population stabilization through voluntary and informed adoption … Read more