Q. Which ministry recently launched "National Medical Register (NMR) Portal" to boost healthcare?
Answer:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Notes: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the 'National Medical Register Portal' in New Delhi for the registration of all MBBS doctors eligible for registration in India. This portal will be a comprehensive and dynamic database for all registered allopathic doctors. The initiative aligns with the vision of making India's health ecosystem digitally robust. The National Medical Register aims to strengthen the digital healthcare ecosystem and ensure quality healthcare. A similar register will be launched for paramedics and other healthcare professionals. The National Medical Commission will maintain the register electronically, including details like name, address, and qualifications of licensed doctors.