CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Nagaland launches universal health insurance scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scheme is called as Arogya Karnataka and with this, Karnataka has become the first state in India to implement a scheme that offers universal health coverage (UHC). The scheme offers a cover of Rs. 1.5 lakh per family per year and will benefit at least 1.43 crore households in Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Universal Health Insurance Scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as part. In 2003, the Scheme was launched in India with an objective to provide health care services to the needy and the poor sections of the society.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Universal Health Insurance Scheme was launched on a countrywide basis in July 2003 with an objective to provide health care to poorest section of the society. The scheme was open to BPL and Non-BPL families.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajasthan became the first state in the country to provide health insurance for all its residents. The state began registration for Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana under which each family in the state can claim up to Rs five lakh a year for medical expenses.