India's Commitment to Healthy Ageing at WHO Regional Committee
At the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, India reaffirmed its commitment to Healthy Ageing, emphasizing the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to cover all citizens over 70. The government aims to provide equitable healthcare for the elderly, with initiatives like the National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly and the establishment of National Centres of Ageing. India also called for enhanced regional cooperation to integrate Primary Health Care and Long-Term Care among member states.
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