<span style="color: #222222;">Science and Technology and Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched 'UMMID' initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies.<br />'' <br />'' Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi, he said congenital and hereditary genetic diseases are becoming a significant health burden and there is a need for adequate and effective genetic testing and counselling services.<br />'' <br />'' Dr Vardhan further emphasized on the use of cutting edge scientific technology and molecular medicine for extending Universal Health Coverage for all.<br />'' <br />'' The Minister also inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras.<br />''<br />''The new initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics could reach patients. </span><br />