Health Budget 2024: Key healthcare initiatives unveiled
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced key healthcare initiatives in the budget, aiming to encourage cervical cancer prevention through vaccination for girls aged nine to 14. Additionally, the Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme, providing Rs 5 lakh family cover to the poorest 40% of the country, will now extend coverage to ASHA and Anganwadi workers. ASHA workers, considered the fourth tier of public health, play a crucial role in implementing government schemes, while Anganwadi workers focus on child care and nutrition services.
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