Under NPCDCS, 'Wellness Centres' at sub-centre level for NCD prevention are known by which current nomenclature following the AB-HWC renaming?

• A Sub-Centre NCD Hub (SCNCDH)
• B Jan Swasthya Kendra (JSK)
• C Community Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC)
• D Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) — previously Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) ✓

Explanation

In 2023, the Government of India renamed Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) — established under Ayushman Bharat — to 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM)' with the tagline 'Arogyam Parmam Dhananam'. These function at sub-centre and PHC levels providing Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) including NCD screening (BP, blood glucose), maternal and child health, mental health, palliative care, oral health, and ENT services. The rebranding does not change the functional package.

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

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