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Union Health Ministry provides technical, financial support to States/UTs to strengthen public healthcare system

New Delhi, February 7: Under the National Health Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system including recruitment of health care professionals in rural areas and to bridge the infrastructure gaps in rural healthcare facilities based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission, according to a release.

IRDAI directs health insurers not to hike premium for senior citizens by over 10 pc

New Delhi, Feb 7: As health insurance companies have implemented steep premium hikes across age groups — some insurers even increasing health premiums up to 200 per cent — the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed them not to revise premium rates for senior citizens by more than 10 per cent per annum.

WHO hails India's leadership in pharmacopoeial standard-setting

New Delhi, Feb 5: India's leadership in pharmacopoeial standard setting is commendable, said Dr. Roderico H.Ofrin, WHO Representative to India, on Wednesday. Ofrin also stressed the importance of regulatory harmonisation in ensuring patient safety and public health.

'Game changer': Gurugram doctors hail Ayushman Bharat for cancer treatment

Gurugram, Feb 4: As the world observes Cancer Day on February 4, doctors at a Gurugram hospital praised the Ayushman Bharat scheme for its transformative impact on cancer care, particularly for economically weaker sections. This initiative, which offers free cancer treatment, is being hailed as a major step in reducing preventable deaths by ensuring timely access to life-saving treatment.

YSRCP will fight against the privatisation of medical colleges

Tadepali, January 25: Gopireddy Srinivasa Reddy, former MLA and YSRCP leader, stated on Saturday that the party would strongly oppose the privatization of medical colleges, as it negatively impacts the prospects of poor students who rely heavily on government institutions.