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ESIC Annual Health Check-up for Workers Above 40 Launched

11 May 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESESIC AnnualHealth Check-upfor Workers Above40 Launched11 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A nationwide yearly screening drive for older workers was started in New Delhi, using ESIC hospitals as delivery points.

Key facts

  • Launched by: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Beneficiaries: workers above 40 years.
  • Service: free annual health screening via ESIC hospitals nationwide.
  • Follow-up: treatment and medicines also provided through ESIC.
  • Policy backdrop: the new labour codes.

Significance

  • Stresses preventive healthcare.
  • Aims at early disease detection and timely treatment.

Exam angle

  • Age criterion: above 40 years.
  • Delivery network: ESIC hospitals.
  • Launch venue: New Delhi.

Test yourself

1. The nationwide annual health check-up launched by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is for workers above which age?

Workers above 40 years are covered.

2. Through which network is the free annual health screening for workers delivered?

Screening is offered via ESIC hospitals across India.

3. Where was the nationwide annual health check-up initiative for workers launched?

It was launched at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in New Delhi.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 10 & 11 May 2026 (23 topics).

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