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Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu launches ‘Student Health Card’
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Girish Chandra Murmu recently launched the ‘Student Health Card’ in Jammu. This scheme is a part of the government’s comprehensive school health education plan which ensures better healthcare for school children. Under this scheme, all ..
Ministry of AYUSH develop “AYUSH GRID” and “National Ayurveda Morbidity Codes”
On March 6, 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH released digital platform called AYUSH GRID. The grid provides facilities associated with AYUSH hospitals and laboratories and promote traditional health care. AYUSH GRID There are more than 12,500 AYUSH centres in India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India shares two SARS-CoV-2 Genome Sequences with Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data
On March 7, 2020, India officially shared two SARS-CoV-2 with the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID). Highlights The Pune based National Institute of Virology has shared two sequences of novel corona virus with Global Initiative on Sharing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
March 7: Jan Aushadhi Diwas
On January 7, 2020, Jan Aushadi Diwas is to be celebrated. The day is being celebrated to commemorate the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana. PM Modi is to interact with seven Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras as a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
World Bank to provide USD 12 billion to fund the tackling of coronavirus outbreak
The World Bank has recently announced a USD 12 billion fast-track aid package that will provide funds to help countries for tackling the coronavirus outbreak. As per the notification of the World Bank President David Malpass, the funds are targeted ..
National Safety Day observed on 4th March
The National Safety Day is observed on March 4 every year in India and the following week as National Safety Week. The National Safety campaign is organised by the National Safety Council to commemorate its foundation day. This is the ..
Janaushadhi Week celebrated from March 1 to 7
Janaushadhi Week is being celebrated across the country from March 1 to March 7 2020 and Jan Aushadi Diwas on March 7. During this week, several activities like health check-up Camp, free doctor consultation, free medicine distribution were organised at ..
Corona Virus: NASA reports Pollution Levels in China have dropped greatly
On March 2, 2020, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) reported that Nitrous Oxide pollution in China has declined greatly between January and February 2020. According to the report, nitrous oxide pollution has declined by more than 100 tonnes of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Largest conference on traditional medicine: AYUSH Terminologies and their Standardisation held in New Delhi
On February 26, 2020, the largest ever conference on traditional medicine was held in New Delhi. The ICoSDiTAUS-2020 called the International Conference on Standardisation of Diagnosis and Terminologies of AYUSH was attended by 16 countries. It included Serbia, Sri Lanka, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
India-US MoU on Mental Health: Indian Traditional Therapies to be exchanged for US Generic Drugs
During the US President Donald Trump visit to India, the countries signed agreements in the field of energy, oil, defence and health. India and US signed the agreement on mental health to enable India to treat mental health issues. Highlights ..