The Union Health Ministry has organized a week-long celebration under the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to commemorate the 4th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) from April 16 to April 22.
The event will connect with primary health care team members in more than 75,000 AB-HWCs and citizens who have received services, through teleconsultations. During the celebration, Indian Public Health Standards and Public Health Management Cadre guidelines will also be launched. The Yoga sessions are also planned to be conducted in all the AB-HWCs. Block Health Melas in at least one block in each district of the State/Union Territory will be inaugurated across the country on April 18.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandviya tweeted, “Block Level Health Melas are being organized at over 1 lakh health and wellness centres.”
The Melas are organized to provide screening for early diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB), Hypertension, diabetes, and basic health care services with drugs and diagnostics and teleconsultation with relevant health specialists.
