Under the Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), the Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) package includes which of the following NOT previously available at Sub-centres and PHCs?
- A Maternal and child health services
- B Non-communicable disease screening and management, mental health, palliative care, and oral health ✓
- C Immunisation and family planning
- D Treatment of communicable diseases
Correct answer: B. Non-communicable disease screening and management, mental health, palliative care, and oral health
Explanation
Ayushman Bharat HWCs aim to expand the scope of primary care beyond the traditional MCH and communicable disease focus to include: NCD screening and management (hypertension, diabetes, common cancers), mental health, palliative care, oral health, ophthalmic care, and geriatric care. These represent new additions to the conventional sub-centre and PHC service package. MCH, immunisation, family planning, and communicable disease treatment were already integral parts of the earlier primary health care package.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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