National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
NUHM provides urban poor and slum residents access to free primary healthcare, essential drugs and diagnostics through Urban Primary Health Centres and outreach camps, as the urban arm of the National Health Mission.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2013
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- 104
What you get
Urban poor residents get access to quality primary healthcare through Urban Primary Health Centres, free essential drugs and diagnostics, and outreach services targeting urban slums, all under the National Health Mission's urban component.
Who is eligible
All urban residents, especially the urban poor and slum populations, accessing services at Urban Primary Health Centres and outreach camps are covered; no separate application needed.
Documents you need
No specific documents mandatory to access services at Urban Primary Health Centres.
How to apply
Visit your nearest Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) or participate in outreach health camps organised in urban slum areas under NUHM.
Frequently asked questions
Who benefits from NUHM?
Urban residents, particularly the urban poor and slum populations, accessing public health services.
Are NUHM services free?
Yes, essential drugs, diagnostics and consultations at Urban Primary Health Centres are provided free.
How do I access NUHM services?
Visit your nearest Urban Primary Health Centre or attend an outreach health camp in your area.