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National Health Mission (NHM)

National health program aimed at strengthening public health systems across rural and urban areas, providing maternal and child healthcare, and addressing communicable diseases.

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Services under NHM, including primary care diagnostics, drugs, and ambulance transfers, are 100% free.

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Key Highlights

ASHA Support Network

Community health volunteers link households to primary clinics, facilitating health checks.

Free Drugs & Diagnostics

Initiatives to provide essential medicines and medical tests for free to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.

Free Ambulances

24/7 dial-to-reach medical transport network (108/102) linking emergency cases to hospitals.

NHM Programmatic Focus Area Split

Ratios of resources and budget targets allocated under the mission

Reproductive & Child Health (RCH)40% budget
Health Systems Strengthening35% budget
Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases25% budget

Who is eligible

  • Open to all individuals, particularly in rural and underserved areas

Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020

Who is not eligible

  • NHM serves rural artisans and communities to improve health parameters.

How to apply

  1. Visit local public health center

    Visit the nearest Sub-Centre, Primary Health Centre (PHC), or Community Health Centre (CHC).

    Typical duration · 1 day

  2. Register with ASHA worker or desk

    ASHA worker facilitates health card registration, ANC checkups, or emergency transport.

    Typical duration · 1 day

  3. Avail health services

    Receive free consultations, diagnostics, immunizations, and referral services.

    Typical duration · 1 day

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Additional Details

The National Health Mission (NHM) is a flagship program of the Government of India, administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It subsumes the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The mission focuses on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving access to quality services, and deploying community volunteers like ASHAs to bridge healthcare gaps.

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