NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday launched initiative under which two teachers in every government school will be identified as ‘health and wellness ambassadors’ to spread awareness about the preventive health aspects.
The School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat, which will be jointly run by the Union ministries of Health and Human Resources Development was launched by Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan, HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
“The School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres shall foster the growth, development and educational achievement of school going children by promoting their health and well-being,” Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan said as he rolled the joint initiative. (AGENCIES)
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