Delhi Healthcare News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi CM promises early creation of 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs with Centre's help
New Delhi, April 19: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday signalled steady progress in her government's plans to improve doorstep medical facilities by upgrading existing clinics and opening new ones to create 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Delhi: Amit Shah, VK Saxena, and Rekha Gupta attend ILBS event on World Liver Day
New Delhi, April 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended the ILBS (Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences) event on the occasion of World Liver Day.
'Ayushman cards' to be launched in Delhi for all income groups aged above 70 by April-end
New Delhi, April 17: The Delhi government will launch 'Ayushman Cards' for all income groups aged above 70 years by the end of April 2025.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs meeting on implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme
New Delhi, April 16: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that a meeting was held on Wednesday to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi.
Ayushman cards to be launched in Delhi for all income groups aged above 70
New Delhi, April 16: The Delhi government will launch Ayushman Cards for all income groups aged above 70 by the end of April 2025.
Delhi's health infrastructure improving daily, says Health Minister Pankaj Singh
New Delhi, April 16: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday said that the national capital’s healthcare system is steadily improving, with a strong focus on ensuring better medical facilities for all residents.
Adani CSR initiative powers new phase of Adharshila Renal Care Project at Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi, April 11: In a major boost to Delhi's public healthcare infrastructure, the Adharshila Trust, in collaboration with the Adani Group's CSR initiative and Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), has announced the expansion of the Adharshila Renal Care Project (ARCP) at Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital.
Today's day will be remembered: BJP's Yogender Chandolia after Ayushman Bharat scheme rolled out in Delhi
New Delhi, April 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogender Chandolia on Thursday extended his wishes to the residents of Delhi after the Ayushman Bharat scheme was rolled out in the national capital.
JP Nadda criticises AAP over Ayushman Bharat Yojana, says Delhi going through dark chapter for 7 years
New Delhi, April 10: Union Health Minister JP Nadda sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for blocking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi during their tennure, calling it a "dark" chapter.
Delhi govt to begin distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards today
New Delhi, April 10: The Delhi government is set to commence the distribution of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) health cards to residents of the national capital starting Thursday, following their registration under the scheme.
'Registration for Ayushman Bharat Scheme starting from today': Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday informed about the registration of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which will start from today in the national capital.
Ayushman Bharat scheme to kick off in Delhi tomorrow; 2.60 lakh people to get health cards in 1st phase
New Delhi, April 9: The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is set to kick off in the national capital on Thursday as the Rekha Gupta-led government will start providing health cards to residents after registering them under the scheme.
Delhi becomes 35th state to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme, CM Rekha Gupta calls it a 'historic step'
New Delhi, April 5: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday hailed the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Delhi as a "historic step", marking the national capital's formal inclusion as the 35th state and Union Territory under the Centre's flagship healthcare programme.
Ayushman health scheme launched in Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta slams previous govt for delay
New Delhi, April 5: The Delhi government on Saturday signed an MoU for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Scheme for Rs 10-lakh health insurance even as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta slammed the previous city government for blocking the scheme, denying its benefits to lakhs of residents.
Delhi becomes 35th state to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
New Delhi, April 5: Delhi became the 35th State and Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) after the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) ) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government on Saturday. The agreement was signed between L.S Changsan, additional Secretary, MoHFW and Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority (NHA), and Dr S.B. Deepak Kumar, Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT Delhi, today.
Good news for Delhi: Minister Parvesh Verma ahead of Ayushman Bharat scheme launch
New Delhi, April 5: In a major development for Delhi's healthcare sector, the much-awaited Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is all set to be launched in the national Capital on Saturday.
Delhi govt hospitals likely to have adult vaccination clinics: Health Minister
New Delhi, March 21: In a bid to improve public health, the Delhi government is planning to build adult vaccination clinics in public hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday.
Shalimar Bagh: Fortis Hospital holds equality walkathon to celebrate International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh on Saturday organised an Equality Walkathon to mark International Women's Day and promote gender equality.
Delhi CM calls AAP's health model 'sick', promises makeover
New Delhi, March 3: Describing previous AAP government's health model and hospitals as "sick", Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that CAG findings on health department's mismanagement, distribution of fake drugs, wastage of public money and shortage of doctors reconfirm what the BJP has been claiming.
CAG report: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta drills holes in AAP's health model
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hit out at the previous AAP government for making city hospitals sick and using ghost patients for misappropriating funds, while failing to fill vacancies of doctors and nurses.
Sandeep Dikshit slams BJP over Delhi's healthcare failures, inflow of illegal immigrants
New Delhi, March 1: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday questioned the BJP's inaction in addressing the shortcomings of Delhi's healthcare system under the previous AAP-led government.
CAG report exposes gaps in Delhi's healthcare infrastructure
New Delhi, February 28: A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted significant shortcomings in Delhi's healthcare infrastructure, including staff shortages, inadequate facilities, and poor management of healthcare services.
Abhay Dubey claims CAG report on healthcare will expose AAP govt's corruption
New Delhi, Feb 28: Congress spokesperson Abhay Dubey on Friday asserted that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report being presented in the Assembly on 'Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services' in Delhi will unveil significant corruption under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
Funds under-utilised, OTs lying idle: CAG report picks holes in AAP's 'health model'
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Arvind Kejriwal-led previous Delhi government’s much-touted health model powered by Mohalla Clinics has been found lacking and lagging in basic medical infrastructure and also on utilisation of funds in government-run hospitals, as per the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.
Lead Poisoning: Avoid alternative treatments without proper guidance, as they can lead to lead poisoning
New Delhi, February 24: In a recent case, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi have identified a rare and preventable cause of severe abdominal pain and anaemia in a 65-year-old woman, pointing to lead poisoning from prolonged use of alternative medicines.
Delhi set to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Centre to finalise MoU soon
By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, February 21: Delhi is all set to implement the Ayushman Bharat Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the central government's flagship health insurance scheme.
Vijender Gupta urges L-G to implement PM–ABHIM in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 13: Even before the swearing-in of the new BJP government in Delhi, the party's legislator and former Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijender Gupta on Thursday wrote to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena seeking early implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and using Rs 2,406 crore under the scheme to improve the city's health services.