To ensure coverage of routine immunisation of children (aged up to five years) under the National Health Mission with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PMJAY-CM’s Arogya Karnataka (AB PMJAY-CM’s ArK), the State Health Department has now made a provision for treatment of all adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) under the health scheme.
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According to a circular issued by the Health Department, all empaneled network hospitals (both government and private) should utilise the mapped package codes listed under AB PMJAY-CM’s ArK for AEFI treatment, excluding minor reactions. The adverse events should be attended to without any delay by admitting the child, the circular states.
