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Health & SocialSkim2025-01-22
Cabinet Extends National Health Mission
What Happened
On January 22, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the National Health Mission (NHM). This ensures continued funding and operational stability for both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
Why It Matters
This sustained investment is vital for India to meet its sustainable development targets for maternal and child mortality, and to ensure equitable access to primary healthcare across rural and urban areas.
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