Health minister J P Nadda assured that the US exiting the WHO won't affect India's ongoing health programmes with the agency. The National Health Mission has seen significant progress, including a doubling of specialist doctors and increased medical officers and nurses. The NHM's central funding has grown 185% since 2014, prioritizing healthcare finance.
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