- It was chaired by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda.
- The aim was to strengthen Centre–State cooperation in healthcare, review policy priorities under the National Health Mission (NHM), and launch new initiatives.
- A major highlight was the launch of Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) under the theme “Pehle Teen Saal Sampoorna Dekhbhal”, unifying newborn and young child home‑care into a single framework tracking children from birth to 36 months.
- The programme introduced risk‑stratified care, with up to 9 home visits for “at‑risk” newborns in the first 42 days, and 8 visits up to age 3, along with Well‑Baby Sessions during village health days.
- On the digital front, the ministry launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 as a Personal Health Record (PHR) app, integrating Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) creation, AI‑powered health insights, and digital Outpatient Department (OPD) registrations.
- The conference reinforced India’s focus on child health, digital infrastructure, and cooperative federalism in healthcare delivery.
Question:
Q.1 During the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW), which new child health programme was launched?a) Mission Indradhanush Plus
b) Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Mission
c) POSHAN 3.0
d) Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
Answer: d) The major announcement at the conference was the launch of Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK).
