Question

In September 2019, the Union Government launched an initiative nicknamed as UMMID. This initiative is aimed at:
1. providing medical cover to the home-less Indians
2. tackling inherited genetic diseases of new born babies
3. promoting the use of generic medicines
4. promoting gender equality at workplaces

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : tackling inherited genetic diseases of new born babies

The correct answer is tackling inherited genetic diseases of new born babies.

• Government launches the' UMMID' initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies.
• it was launched on 24 Sep 2019.
• Under this scheme 75 new medical colleges will be opened in the country by 2022.
• About 115 districts have been identified in the rural areas where these centers will be started soon.
• These centres will provide counselling, prenatal testing diagnosis and management in government hospitals of the country.
• The new initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics could reach patients.

 

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Providing medical cover to the home-less Indians.	Only a handful of states have arranged food provisions, healthcare and sanitation facilities for the homeless. States such as Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal have ensured the provision of food for ration card holders under two heads: the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, where households are identified as per the Centre’s criteria, and Priority HouseHold scheme as per state guidelines.
Promoting the use of generic medicines.	Generic medicines are clinically interchangeable with original brand medicines and have the same quality, efficacy and safety profiles. ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP) for providing quality, unbranded generic medicines at affordable prices in the country They are, nevertheless, much cheaper in price. Thus, while providing the same therapeutic outcomes, generic medicines lead to substantial savings for healthcare systems.
Promoting gender equality at workplaces.	Equal pay and benefits for comparable roles with similar responsibilities. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering following schemes for gender equality/socio-economic development/empowerment of women. Equal opportunities for promotions and career progression. Equal consideration of needs.