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Tussle between Union Government and Punjab government over rebranding of AB-HWC

February 23, 2023 at 12:19:04 PM

Laws and Regulations, Union vs State Government

  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has warned the Punjab government from rebranding Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Center (AB-HWC) to Aam Aadmi Clinics. 

  • According to MoHFW, the Punjab government has violated the National Health Mission MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between the Union government and states which prescribes a standard design for AB-HWC. 

  • MoHFW has asked the Punjab government to restore the standard design of all AB-HWCs (yellow and brown buildings with red NHM logo) by February 28, otherwise, the Union government will stop its share of funding (60%) under the National Health Mission.

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