Current Affairs & GKPIB8 May 2026

Union Health Ministry Launches JANANI Platform to Strengthen Maternal and Child Healthcare

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📌 Summary:

Union Health Ministry launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) at National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity
Service-oriented digital platform for comprehensive monitoring and maintaining digital health records of women during reproductive age
Upgraded version of existing RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) portal; creates longitudinal health records capturing events across continuum of care: antenatal, delivery, postnatal, newborn care
Statistics: 1.34 crore beneficiary registrations, 30 lakh+ pregnant women registrations, 30 lakh+ MCH cards generated, 1 lakh+ biometric verifications

📚 Prelims Fact:

JANANI = Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care; upgraded RCH portal; MCH = Mother and Child Health card

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