Janaushadhi Saptah 2026: Nationwide Health Check-Ups Launched

Key facts

• Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 began today with health check-up camps across the country to raise awareness about affordable and quality generic medicines.
• The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF) stated that the week-long celebrations will culminate in the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas.
• The Department of Pharmaceuticals is organising health check-up camps at over 250 locations nationwide until the 5th of this month.
• On the first day, health camps were held at approximately 50 locations offering general health check-ups, free blood tests, blood pressure, and thyroid tests.
• Free distribution of Janaushadhi medicines, physiotherapy consultations, eye check-ups, and child health initiatives were also organised at several centers.
• Special attention was given to women and senior citizens at the camps.
• Over 18,000 Janaushadhi Kendras are operating across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
• The government targets expanding the network to 25,000 Kendras by 2027.