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National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme

Ministry of Health and Family WelfareActive — screened over 21 crore people; 92% birth-dose coverage achieved.HealthLaunched: 2018-01-01
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About the Scheme

A national initiative launched to combat viral hepatitis by providing free screening, diagnosis, and treatment for Hepatitis C and management of Hepatitis B, integrated with other health programmes.

Target Beneficiaries: General public, individuals with Hepatitis B and C, and pregnant women.

✦Key Features

  • Integration with RCH and NACP programmes
  • Focus on birth-dose coverage
  • Free diagnostic and treatment services for viral hepatitis
  • Hepatitis-Mukt Bharat drive launch

★Benefits

  • Free treatment for Hepatitis C
  • Management of Hepatitis B
  • Screening of pregnant women
  • Increased birth-dose coverage

Exam Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance3%
Mains Relevance3%

Sector Tags

HealthViral HepatitisSDG-3.3

Source Articles

This scheme was AI-promoted and verified against the following source articles.

  • World Hepatitis Day 2026: Union Health Ministry Marks 8 Years of NVHCP and Pushes for Hepatitis‑Mukt Bharat