NHM Himachal Pradesh

The overarching National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The main programmatic components include Health Systems Strengthening, Reproductive-Maternal- Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), and Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases. The NHM envisages achievements of universal access to equitable. Affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs and to improve the health status of the majority vulnerable sections by facilitating their access to primary health care.

For the effective implementation of the National Health Mission in the State, a separate Mission Directorate (NHM) has been created within the Directorate of Health Services, headed by the Mission Director.