Gandhinagar, July 1 -- In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at strengthening pediatric healthcare, the Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has introduced the 'Health Passport' system to track the health parameters of children and adolescents across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often said that the foundation of a 'Healthy India' lies in ensuring a healthy childhood.

Under School Health - Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SHRBSK) , every child in Gujarat from birth to age 18 will receive a 'Health Passport'. More than just a health card, it will be a complete and authentic record of a child's health journey from birth through adolescence. The statewide initiative was launched on Ju...