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A Big Health Plan Helps Everyone Stay Healthy! 🏥

India started a big health plan called Ayushman Bharat to help families get medical care without paying a lot.

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Key Points

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More than 48 crore families have received health cards.

Over 13 crore hospital visits have been paid for by the program.

Around 1.9 million health centers are working across the country.

Digital health IDs have been given to almost 98 crore people.

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The plan lets families go to many hospitals and get treatment for free up to a certain amount each year.

It also brings small health centers close to neighborhoods so people can see doctors nearby.

New digital cards help keep health records safe and easy to use.

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8 words

crore

Ten million (used in India for large numbers).

beneficiary

A person who receives help or benefits.

hospitalisation

Staying in a hospital to receive treatment.

digital

Using computers or electronic devices.

infrastructure

Buildings, machines, and systems needed for a service.

inter-state

Between different states or regions.

portability

Being able to use something in many places.

surveillance

Watching or checking for problems, like disease.

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