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India Expands Affordable Health Product Stores for All Ages

The government is increasing the range of low‑cost health products available at Janaushadhi stores across the country.

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Key Points

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More than 20,000 Janaushadhi stores serve communities nationwide.

Affordable baby care items help new families manage everyday needs.

Essential medical devices for monitoring breathing and blood sugar are now cheaper.

Elderly support products aim to provide comfort and dignity.

Planned expansions will add mobility and rehabilitation aids like knee braces and walkers.

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New items include baby care supplies such as diapers, wipes, feeding bottles, and breast pumps.

Medical devices like nebulizer machines, glucometer test strips, and pulse oximeters are now offered at reduced prices.

Products for elderly care, including adult diapers, cervical pillows, and supportive belts, are also part of the catalogue.

Future additions will feature knee braces, walking aids, and other rehabilitation equipment to improve mobility.

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10 words

Janaushadhi

The name of India's network of affordable health stores that sell medicines and health supplies.

nebulizer

A machine that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist for inhalation to help with breathing problems.

glucometer

A portable device used to measure the level of sugar in a person's blood.

pulse oximeter

A small instrument that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.

postpartum

The period of time after a woman has given birth.

cervical

Relating to the neck portion of the spine.

rehabilitation

The process of helping someone regain strength and movement after injury or illness.

mobility

The ability to move around easily.

consumables

Items that are used up and need to be replaced, such as wipes or test strips.

bedridden

Being unable to get out of bed because of illness or weakness.

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