Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) entitles which of the following to completely free services at public health facilities?
- A Pregnant women for normal and Caesarean delivery, and sick neonates up to 30 days ✓
- B All women visiting any health facility for any illness
- C Only BPL pregnant women in rural areas
- D Pregnant women for delivery and children up to 5 years
Correct answer: A. Pregnant women for normal and Caesarean delivery, and sick neonates up to 30 days
Explanation
JSSK (launched June 2011) entitles pregnant women delivering at public health facilities to free and cashless services: delivery (normal and Caesarean), drugs and consumables, diagnostics, diet, blood transfusion, and free transport. Sick neonates up to 30 days of age are also entitled to free treatment at public facilities. There is no BPL restriction — it covers all pregnant women irrespective of income.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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