What are the initiatives taken by the Indian government to improve the country's healthcare system
Describe the recent policies and schemes launched by the Indian government to strengthen the healthcare system, including universal health coverage and the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana: This is a flagship scheme of the government that aims to provide health coverage to poor families in the country. It includes two components - Health and Wellness centres and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
- National Health Protection Scheme: This scheme is aimed at providing health protection to poor families, and it covers up to INR 5 lakhs per family per year.
- National Health Stack: This initiative aims to create a common digital infrastructure for the healthcare system in India. It includes a number of components, such as electronic health records, telemedicine services, and health analytics.
- National Health Mission: This scheme was launched in 2013 and aims to provide universal healthcare coverage to all citizens in the country. It includes various components such as maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and strengthening of healthcare infrastructure.
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