About NHM

• The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by the Government of India in 2013.
  • NHM encompasses two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
• The main programmatic components include Health system strengthening in rural and urban areas, Reproductive- Maternal-Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) and Communicable and Non- Communicable Diseases. 
• The NHM envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality healthcare services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs.

Why in News?

• The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the National Health Mission for another five years.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-continuation-of-national-health-mission-for-another-five-years/article69127135.ece?cx_testId=81&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EXPO56ZDYSGX&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsX1R7QXU17VG227#cxrecs_s