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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which state Ministry of AYUSH approved 200 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Uttrakhand
D
West Bengal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Karnataka stands first in establishing health and wellness centres (HWC) under the Ayushman Bharat programme to provide comprehensive primary health care in rural areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Objective. The main objectives are to establish a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices, to empower masses for ‘self-care’ to reduce the disease burden, out of pocket expenditure and to provide informed choice to the needy public.

Detailed explanation-3: -About AB-HWCs and 4th Anniversary Celebrations: Translating the intent of the National Health Policy 2017 to achieve Universal Health Coverage into budgetary commitment, the Government of India announced the establishment of 1, 50, 000 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) in February 2018.

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