Bihar Healthcare News - Latest Updates & Headlines
CM Nitish Kumar distributes appointment letters to 7,468 ANMs
Patna, July 7: With the Assembly elections due in Bihar this year, the state government has intensified efforts to provide employment opportunities, focusing on appointments in various departments.
Bihar: Gaya residents get eye treatment, free of cost under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Gaya, June 8: Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Eye Hospital, inaugurated five years ago in 2020, has become a landmark location in Bihar's Gaya, owing to its famed eye care centre catering to more than 10 lakh people, not just from the city but also adjoining towns including Nawada, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, and Nalanda.
Ayushman Bharat expansion: Bihar achieves record health card distribution, eyes 1500 hospital tie-ups
New Delhi, June 7: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, known as Ayushman Bharat Yojana, has emerged as a significant health initiative aimed at providing widespread benefits to the population. The programme initially identified beneficiaries through the National Food Security Act.
Ayushman Bharat empowering rural Bihar: Over Rs1000 crore saved in out-of-pocket expenses in just one year
Patna, June 7: Bihar is witnessing a healthcare revolution as the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) continues to transform the lives of millions across the state, particularly in rural areas. In a significant milestone, the state has helped beneficiaries save over Rs1000 crore in out-of-pocket medical expenses within a single year -- a testament to the scheme's growing reach and effectiveness.
Tejashwi visits family of deceased Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur, slams Bihar govt over 'collapse' health system
Patna, June 3: Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited the Kurhni area of Muzaffarpur on Tuesday to meet the family of the 11-year-old Dalit girl who was sexually assaulted and died after being denied timely treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar govt over rising crime and health system failures
Patna, June 3: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a blistering attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Monday, criticising the sharp rise in rape, deteriorating law and order situation, and the alleged corruption within the state’s healthcare system.
Manoj Jha slams Nitish govt after rats bit patient at Patna's NMCH
Patna, May 20: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Tuesday, following a horrifying incident at the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), where rats chewed off five fingers of a differently-abled patient.
Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over collapsing health system in Bihar
Patna, May 20: In a shocking incident that has drawn outrage across Bihar, a patient at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) - the second-largest government hospital in Patna - had all five fingers bitten by rats while asleep post-surgery.
In Bihar's Jamui, Jan Aushadhi Kendras help people cut cost on their medical bills
Jamui, May 18: Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP) is bringing transformational change in the lives of people by slashing their medical bills and helping them save money on expensive medicines.
Bihar Health Minister inaugurates 100-bed ward at Patna's Nalanda Medical College hospital
Patna, May 17: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in Bihar, state Health Minister Mangal Pandey, on Saturday, inaugurated a 100-bed fully air-conditioned ward at the Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Patna.
Residents of Bihar's Bagaha reap benefits of Jan Aushadhi Kendra, thank govt
Bagaha, May 15 : In the small town of Bagaha in Bihar, the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a flagship initiative of the Narendra Modi-led government, is fast becoming a lifeline for residents. Locals are hailing the scheme as a major success, describing it as a milestone in India’s healthcare sector.
Bihar: Jan Aushadhi Kendras cut down medical expenses; Motihari residents thank Modi govt
Motihari, May 14: Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), people across the country have got access to cheaper medicines with discounts ranging up to 50 to 80 per cent, thus slashing their medical expenses substantially.
Nitish Kumar inaugurates 1050-bed facility at PMCH
Patna, May 3: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a new 1050-bed facility at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), marking a transformative milestone in the state's healthcare infrastructure on Saturday.
Bihar CM inaugurates 1117-bed facility at Patna Medical College
Patna, May 3: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday inaugurated the 1117-bed section in Towers 1 and 2 of the hospital building under the Patna Medical College and Hospital Redevelopment Project Phase 1.
Bihar health dept gears up for heat management ahead of PM Modi's Madhubani visit
Patna, April 14: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Madhubani on April 24 to mark Panchayati Raj Day, preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and safe event. Along with heightened security, the district administration is laying special emphasis on medical arrangements in view of the rising temperatures in the region.
Bihar: Jan Aushadhi Kendra emerging as 'beacon of hope' for the people of Ara
Ara (Bihar), April 1: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK), an initiative by the Narendra Modi government, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of hope for the residents of Bihar's Ara. Located within the Ara Sadar Hospital, this Kendra provides affordable medicines for a range of serious health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney issues, and cancer.
Doctors in Bihar go on three days' strike; OPD services shut
Patna, March 27: Doctors across government hospitals in Bihar began a three-day strike from Thursday, leading to the closure of Outpatient Department (OPD) services across the state over failure of the government to respond to their concerns over salaries, safety and staff shortage, among other issues.
Bihar Health Minister inaugurates free rural cancer screening program in Patna
Patna, March 9: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday inaugurated a statewide free rural cancer screening programme covering 8,387 panchayats in nearly 45,000 villages across all 38 districts in the state.
President Murmu lauds Patna Medical College's legacy at centenary celebrations
Patna, Feb 25: President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is an institution which is a symbol of national pride.
Nitish Kumar slams RJD for poor health infra during its tenure, highlights transformation
Patna, Feb 25: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a jab at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Tuesday for the "poor" health infrastructure in the state during the tenures of its chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi.
Speciality health centres in Bihar will benefit people, boost economy: President Murmu
Patna, Feb 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stressed the need to develop speciality medical centres across Bihar which not only benefit the people, who need to travel to cities outside the state for medical treatment, but also boost the local economy.