Context:

• The Union Government has decided to rename Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir‘ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam.’

Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to be renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir

• States and Union Territories are urged to complete the rebranding by the end of 2023. 
• Vision and Purpose: The renaming aligns with the goal of Ayushman India, moving from illness-centric to wellness-centric healthcare delivery.

About Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY):

• Universal Health Coverage: PMJAY was launched as a step towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The concept covers three key elements — access, quality, and financial protection.

• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having central sector component under the Ayushman Bharat Mission anchored in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). 
• Umbrella Scheme: It is an umbrella of two major health initiatives, namely Health and wellness Centres and National  Health Protection Scheme.

Pillars of the Scheme:

• Health and Wellness Centres: 
  • Aim: To move away from selective health care to a more comprehensive range of services spanning preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care for all ages.
  • Expanding Range of Services: It includes include care for non -communicable diseases, palliative and rehabilitative care, Oral, Eye and ENT care, mental health and first level care for emergencies and trauma , including free essential drugs and diagnostic services
• National Health Protection Mission (AB-PMJAY): It provides comprehensive hospitalisation cover for secondary and tertiary care.

More Information: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

News Source: The HIndu