<span style="color: #222222;">Union Health Minister JP Nadda has said that 1.5 lakh Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and sub-centres will be converted into wellness centers by 2022.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking at a function in Hyderabad, he said, these centres will facilitate screening of every individual aged 30 for blood pressure, diabetes, tuberculosis, breast cancer and leprosy among others.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Nadda said, Centre's flagship Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission will be started from 23rd of this month.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In national capital, Mr Nadda offered shramdaan along with senior officers of the Health Ministry and staff members at Nirman Bhawan yesterday as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadda said, sanitation is a key determinant of health and a clean and hygienic environment will contribute to preventing many diseases.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, the central government hospitals are also launching such fortnight activities, and senior officers from the Health Ministry will visit the central government hospitals to be part of these efforts.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, the Kayakalp initiative has been launched to encourage every public health facility in the country to work towards standards of excellence to help the facilities stay clean and hygienic.&nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | September 16, 2018 9:04 AM
Govt to convert 1.5 lakh Primary Health Centers into Wellness Centers