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ASHAs are women trained to act as health educators and health promoters in their communities. The Indian MoHFW describes them as: [5]...health activist(s) in the community who create awareness on health and its social determinants and mobilize the community towards local health planning and increased utilization and accountability of the existing health services.
In 1992–93, the first round of the National Family Health Survey was conducted in three phases. [2] The main objective of the survey was to collect reliable and up-to-date information on fertility, family planning, mortality, and maternal and child health. Subsequently, three other rounds were conducted between 1998 and 2016.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF / t æ n ɪ f /) is a federal assistance program of the United States.It began on July 1, 1997, and succeeded the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, providing cash assistance to indigent American families through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. [2]
During the 2018–19 fiscal year, the Indian federal government allocated ₹ 16,335 crore (US$2.0 billion) to the programme, which is 60% of the funding for the programme while the states allocated the remaining 40%. [3] The widespread network of ICDS has an important role in combating malnutrition especially for children of weaker groups. [4]
[2] 2001: NMBS is transferred to the Department of Family Welfare. 2006: Monthly pension amount for NOAPS raised from ₹ 75 (90¢ US) to ₹ 200 (US$2.40) [2] 2007: The NSAP is extended to cover all individuals living below the poverty line. The NOAPS is renamed Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). [2]
Health & Family Welfare: HealthCare: Aims at providing Fixed Day Specialist Services in Urban Clinics. Includes Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Medicine and Geriatrics, Eye-care, Physiotherapy and Psychiatric services. [22] ଓଡ଼ିଶା 'ସହାୟ' ଯୋଜନା Odisha Sahaya Scheme: 1 January 2018: Health & Family Welfare ...
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, also known by its abbreviation MoHFW, is an Indian government ministry charged with health policy in India. It is also responsible for all government programs relating to family planning in India. [2] [3] The Minister of Health and Family Welfare holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers.