Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission

March 7, 2023

The PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission was launched in October 2021 with an aim to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across India. With a budget of Rs.64,180 crore, the mission has three aspects: strengthening public health institutions, building an IT-enabled disease surveillance system, and expanding research on infectious diseases.

Why is PMABHIM in news?

The World Bank has announced the extension of 2 complimentary loans of 500 million USD each to India to support the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. One of these loans will prioritize healthcare services in 7 states – Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The Public Health Systems for Pandemic Preparedness Program, with $500 million, is to support the government’s efforts to improve epidemic surveillance, ensure timely response and prevent the emergence of novel pathogens.

Who started PMABHIM?

Union Minister of Health Dr MAnsukh Mandaviya. It was launched in Varanasi by PM Modi. It was launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 64,180 crores. The aim was to make the health infrastructure of the country more resilient.

What are the three main objectives of PMABHIM?

The first objective is to strengthen public health institutions and deliver comprehensive primary health care. The second objective is to expand the technology-based surveillance system and develop surveillance laboratories. The third objective is to expand the research on infectious diseases.

Key Features of the PMABHIM

134 different types of tests will be done under the scheme. The tests will be done free of cost at district levels. Container-based hospitals were launched with medical facilities that were kept ready all the time. A big network of Health and Wellness Centers was created. 15 Biosafety Level 3 labs were built. Five New regional National Centre for Disease control was established. More than 4,000 block and district-level public health units were built.

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