The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aims to strengthen health infrastructure at which level primarily?

• A Tertiary care and medical colleges
• B CGHS and ESIC hospitals only
• C Private sector hospitals through PPP exclusively
• D Primary and urban health infrastructure with critical care networks ✓

Explanation

PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in 2021, focuses on strengthening primary, secondary, and urban health infrastructure including Health and Wellness Centres, Integrated Public Health Laboratories, critical care hospital blocks at district level, and One Health preparedness for disease outbreaks. It is not limited to tertiary or private sector facilities.

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

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