The Union Health Ministry is all set to roll out a health programme in schools to spread awareness on the health and wellness aspects of the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat programme. The first look of the programme was unveiled on the first day of a meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. AdvertisingUnder the programme, two teachers in every school across the country will be trained and designated as health and wellness ambassadors. The Health Ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Human Resources Development for the programme. Talking about the programme, Health Secretary Preeti Sudan said: “Health and wellness ambassadors are crucial in bringing a culture of wellness right from the school level.

Source: Indian Express October 10, 2019 19:41 UTC