RASHTRIYA BAL SWASTHYA KARYAKRAM (RBSK) 2.0

NEWS: Ministry of Health released the RBSK 2.0 Guidelines at the 10th National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery.

ABOUT

National Summit a flagship initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfareà has been held since 2013.

Key Features of RBSK 2.0

• Includes screening for developmental disorders, mental health issues, and risk factors for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Introduces digital health cards+ real-time data monitoring systems to track referrals and reduce patient dropouts.
• Promotes stronger coordination between the Ministries of Health, Education, and Women & Child Development to achieve universal coverage.

About RBSK

• Launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2013
• Under the National Health Mission.
• AimàImproving the overall quality of life of children and enabling them to achieve their full potential through comprehensive community-level care.
• Involves screening of children from birth to 18 years for 4 Ds – Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays.