Tag: 10th National Health Summit

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Barrier-Free Toll Collection System Launched in Gujarat Context: India's first multi-lane, barrier-free toll collection system was launched in the state of Gujarat . This new service has been introduced at the Choryasi toll plaza, located along the Surat-Bharuch stretch of National Highway-48.  Under this system, vehicles are not required to stop to pay toll fees. By integrating modern technologies including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics, and FASTag toll fees will be collected via cameras and QR codes while the vehicle is still in motion.   10th National Health Summit  Context: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future Purpose of the Summit Promote inclusive, accessible, and affordable healthcare. Encourage innovation, cross-learning, and replication of best practices. Strengthen a responsive and efficient public health system. Major Health Achievements Institutional deliveries increased: 79% → 89%. Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) Under-5 mortality (↓79%) Infant mortality (↓73%) Disease control milestones Polio-free (2014) Neonatal tetanus eliminated (2015) Trachoma no longer a public health issue Tuberculosis incidence declining faster than global average (92% treatment coverage). Swasth Bharat Portal Single integrated platform for multiple health programmes. Reduces multiple logins & data duplication. Supports data visualisation and planning. Integrated with Ayushman Bharat Health Account under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. JANANI Portal Full form: Journey of Antenatal, Natal & Neonatal Integrated Care. Focus on RMNCH (maternal & child health). Features: Lifecycle-based tracking Identification of high-risk pregnancies Real-time data for timely intervention Capacity Building Initiative Integrated Training for Primary Healthcare Teams Combines multiple trainings into one structured programme. Delivered via iGOT Karmayogi. Focus on: Prevention → Detection → Treatment → Follow-up Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0  Upgrade of 2013 framework. Focus on 4Ds: Defects, Diseases, Deficiencies, Developmental delays One…