Initiatives by the Health Ministry - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following initiatives are launched by the Health Ministry?

1) ANMOL
2) India Fights Zika
3) India Fights Dengue


a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 3

Explanation:

  • ‘ANM Online application-ANMOL’ - ANMOL is a tablet-based application that allows ANMs (auxiliary nursing midwives) to enter and update data for beneficiaries of their jurisdiction.
  • This will ensure more prompt entry and updating of data as well as improve the data quality since the data will be entered “at source” by providers of health services themselves.
  • The application is Aadhaar-enabled so it will help in authentication of the records of field workers and beneficiaries.
  • Launching another mobile application ‘India Fights Dengue’, Health ministry said that this application will find wide use. As the fight against Vector Borne Diseases, especially Dengue, can be won only with effective community participation, this App empowers the community members how to contribute towards prevention of Dengue.