National Medical Register Portal was launched by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda

Current Context: On 23rd August 2024, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the National Medical Register (NMR) Portal in New Delhi.

• This portal is designed to be a comprehensive and dynamic database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors in India.
• It aims to ensure the authenticity of registered doctors by linking their information with their Aadhaar IDs.
• The NMR Portal is a significant step towards strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem in India, making it easier to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of medical practitioners.
• This initiative is part of the broader vision to make India’s health ecosystem digitally robust and ensure quality healthcare for all.

Question:

1. What is the main purpose of the National Medical Register (NMR) Portal?

• A) To track hospital bed availability
• B) To register all healthcare facilities in India
• C) To monitor the supply of medical equipment
• D) To create a comprehensive database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors

Answer: D) To create a comprehensive database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors Explanation: The NMR Portal is designed to be a comprehensive and dynamic database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors in India, ensuring the authenticity of registered doctors.