CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following ministry has introducing Rubella vaccine as Measles-Rubella vaccine in its Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B
Ministry of Finance
C
Ministry of Railways
D
Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Immunization division is a part of the RCH program under National Health Mission (NHM) and is placed at the Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -As of February 2017, India began introducing rubella-containing vaccine (RCV) into the public-sector childhood vaccination programme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Background note on Immunization :-Expanded Programme on Immunization was launched in 1978. It was renamed as Universal Immunization Programme in 1985 when its reach was expanded beyond urban areas.

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