Community Medicine (PSM) · National Health Programmes (NTEP, NVBDCP, NACP, NIS, RMNCH+A)

The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) primarily aims to strengthen:

  • A Health insurance coverage for BPL families
  • B Nutritional supplementation for children under 5
  • C Antenatal care services in urban areas
  • D Public health infrastructure from block to national level including critical care beds
Correct answer: D. Public health infrastructure from block to national level including critical care beds

Explanation

PM-ABHIM (launched October 2021) is India's largest health infrastructure initiative, focusing on creating critical care infrastructure, health and wellness centres, integrated laboratories at all district and block levels, and national disease surveillance network. It is distinct from PM-JAY (health insurance) which is the other Ayushman Bharat component.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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