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From SUMAN 2030 To Aarogya Setu 2.0: All You Need To Know About India's New Health Initiatives

<span>India</span> today unveiled a wide-ranging package of healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening maternal and child health, expanding digital health services, improving emergency medical care and accelerating efforts to tackle anemia.

The new programs, operational guidelines and digital platforms were launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW).

"A developed India cannot be achieved without a healthy India," said Nadda, while describing healthcare as one of the most important pillars of the country's vision of <em>Viksit Bharat </em>2047. He also stressed that states are equal partners in strengthening India's health system.

<strong>Here's a look at the initiatives launched.</strong>

<h2><span rel="noindex">SUMAN Roadmap</span> 2030</h2>

The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a strategic framework to improve maternal and newborn healthcare and help India achieve its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The roadmap adopts a life-cycle approach covering pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period while integrating child health, adolescent health, family planning and nutrition programs. 

It also aims to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030 through better identification and management of high-risk pregnancies.

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<h2>Samagra <span rel="noindex">Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram</span> (SSBSK)</h2>

The <em>Samagra Shishu <span rel="noindex">Bal Swasthya Karyakram</span> </em>(SSBSK) is a unified program providing home and community-based care for children from birth to 36 months.

The initiative merges the existing Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) programs. Children identified as "at-risk," including those born prematurely, with low birth weight or developmental delays, will receive additional home visits and closer monitoring.

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The revised Anemia <em>Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan </em>guidelines shift the program from preventive care to therapeutic management through a 7x7x7 strategy and a Test, Treat, Talk and Track (T4) approach.

The updated framework expands beneficiary coverage, promotes iron-rich diets, strengthens digital tracking and introduces intravenous iron therapy for severe anemia among pregnant and lactating women. 

<h2>National Ambulance Services Guidelines</h2>

Nadda also unveiled the National Ambulance Services (NAS) Operational Guidelines 2026, the country's first comprehensive framework for ambulance services.

The guidelines standardize ambulance categories, equipment, staffing, training and quality monitoring while promoting GPS-enabled tracking, integrated command centers and future integration with the national emergency helpline 112.

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The minister launched a slew of digital health platforms, including:

<ul><li><span rel="noindex">Aarogya Setu</span> 2.0, </li><li>the Ayushman App, </li><li>Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, </li><li>Unified Health Interface (UHI), </li><li>Drug Registry, </li><li>National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), </li><li>e-Sushrut Clinic, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI)</li><li>Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS).</li></ul>

Developed by the National Health Authority and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards, these initiatives aim to improve access to healthcare, ensure seamless exchange of health information and make services more integrated, efficient and citizen-centric.

Calling the launches "a significant milestone," Nadda said the initiatives build on flagship programs such as <span>Ayushman Bharat</span> and will help strengthen healthcare delivery through greater digital innovation and connectivity.

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India today unveiled a wide-ranging package of healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening maternal and child health, expanding digital health services, improving emergency medical care and accelerating efforts to tackle anemia.The new programs, operational guidelines and digital platforms were launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW)."A developed India cannot be achieved without a healthy India," said Nadda, while describing healthcare as one of the most important pillars of the country's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He also stressed that states are equal partners in strengthening India's health system.Here's a look at the initiatives launched. SUMAN Roadmap 2030The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a strategic framework to improve maternal and newborn healthcare and help India achieve its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.The roadmap adopts a life-cycle approach covering pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period while integrating child health, adolescent health, family planning and nutrition programs. It also aims to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030 through better identification and management of high-risk pregnancies.Also read: Mid-Day Meal Row In India: Doctors Explain Why Eggs Matter For Children's Growth And Development Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)The Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) is a unified program providing home and community-based care for children from birth to 36 months.The initiative merges the existing Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) programs. Children identified as "at-risk," including those born prematurely, with low birth weight or developmental delays, will receive additional home visits and closer monitoring.Anemia Mukt Bharat AbhiyaanRead More: Popular Biscuit Brand Under FSSAI Scrutiny For Misleading ‘100% Atta’ & ‘No Added Sugar’ ClaimsThe revised Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan guidelines shift the program from preventive care to therapeutic management through a 7x7x7 strategy and a Test, Treat, Talk and Track (T4) approach.The updated framework expands beneficiary coverage, promotes iron-rich diets, strengthens digital tracking and introduces intravenous iron therapy for severe anemia among pregnant and lactating women. National Ambulance Services GuidelinesNadda also unveiled the National Ambulance Services (NAS) Operational Guidelines 2026, the country's first comprehensive framework for ambulance services.The guidelines standardize ambulance categories, equipment, staffing, training and quality monitoring while promoting GPS-enabled tracking, integrated command centers and future integration with the national emergency helpline 112.Digital Health InitiativesRead To Know: Aarogya Setu 2.0, AI Health Records, WhatsApp Services: Centre's Big Healthcare Push ExplainedThe minister launched a slew of digital health platforms, including:Aarogya Setu 2.0, the Ayushman App, Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, Unified Health Interface (UHI), Drug Registry, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), e-Sushrut Clinic, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI)Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS).Developed by the National Health Authority and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards, these initiatives aim to improve access to healthcare, ensure seamless exchange of health information and make services more integrated, efficient and citizen-centric.Calling the launches "a significant milestone," Nadda said the initiatives build on flagship programs such as Ayushman Bharat and will help strengthen healthcare delivery through greater digital innovation and connectivity.

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