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Mohalla Clinics: AAP's healthcare promise that backfired
New Delhi, Feb 8: The much-hyped Mohalla Clinics, once a flagship healthcare initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), are now being seen as among the major reasons for the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections.
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.
India made significant strides in strengthening blood transfusion services: Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, Feb 5: India made significant strides in strengthening blood transfusion services, and have ensured its safety and availability, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel in the Parliament.
'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.
Aadhaar authentication, AI tech helps prevent misuse of AB-PMJAY Scheme: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, Feb 4: Aadhaar authentication, Artificial Intelligence-based technology is preventing the misuse of Under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday.
AB PM-JAY a significant intervention in India for advancing cancer treatments: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has emerged as a significant intervention in India's healthcare landscape, particularly for cancer treatment, said experts here on World Cancer Day on Tuesday.
Sonali Bendre on World Cancer Day: Initiatives like Ayushman Bharat are game changers
Mumbai, Feb 4: Actress and cancer crusader Sonali Bendre on World Cancer Day on Tuesday heaped praise on the initiative Ayushman Bharat and said that it is a “game changers.”
World Cancer Day: Doctors praise PMJAY for enhancing cancer care access to low-income families
New Delhi, February 4: As World Cancer Day was observed on Tuesday, doctors highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment. They said that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is very helpful for cancer patients from low-income families to achieve this.
Ayushman Bharat substantially improved access to cancer care, says Chennai doctor
New Delhi, Feb 4: As World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to raise awareness about the deadly disease, the Ayushman Bharat scheme continues to be a beacon of hope for many patients in India. Dr.
Ayushman Bharat provides access to healthcare for underprivileged, says Mumbai doctor on World Cancer Day
New Delhi, Feb 4: On World Cancer Day, celebrated every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, the transformative impact of the Ayushman Bharat scheme is coming into the spotlight.
Transformative step: Centre's social security initiative for gig workers hailed as game-changer by healthcare experts
New Delhi, February 2: Healthcare experts have welcomed the introduction of a social security scheme for gig workers, which provides ID cards, registration on the e-Shram portal, and health cover for one crore gig workers.
Union Budget: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemptions on basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs and also gave a big boost to medical tourism.
Union Budget 2025-26: 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges, daycare cancer centres
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges as well as daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals.
Karnataka passes order to implement SC directive for patient's right to die with dignity
Bengaluru, Jan 31: The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.
PM-JAY scheme: Over 85.97 mn people avail free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh cr
New Delhi, Jan 29: More than 85.97 million people have so far benefited from free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), according to the latest government data on Wednesday.
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.
Jharkhand cabinet approves health insurance scheme for state employees, pensioners
Ranchi, Jan 21: The Jharkhand Cabinet on Tuesday approved a comprehensive health insurance scheme aimed at benefiting state employees and pensioners.
Planning to include Unani medicine in Hindi: MP CM
Bhopal, Jan 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that the government is planning to include Unani medicine courses in Hindi as well after the inclusion of engineering and MBBS courses.
Why should Centre take credit if states cover maximum amount: Singh Deo on Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Bhopal, Jan 14: Senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singh Deo criticised the Ayushman Bharat Yojana on Tuesday, asserting that the scheme burdens state governments financially while the Centre takes undue credit for its implementation.
Health Ministry calls for inter-sectoral collaboration, enhanced research to address NCDs
New Delhi, Jan 10: Inter-sectoral collaboration and enhanced research are crucial to address the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, said the Union Health Ministry on Friday.
South Korea: Health ministry expresses hope for talks with new doctors' group head
Seoul, Jan 9: South Korea's health ministry on Thursday expressed hope for engaging in talks with the new head of the country's top doctors' lobby group amid a prolonged deadlock over medical reform.
South Korea's health ministry expresses hope for talks over medical reform
Seoul, Jan 9: South Korea's health ministry on Thursday expressed hope for engaging in talks with the new head of the country's top doctors' lobby group amid a prolonged deadlock over medical reform.
Delhi election: Cong promises Rs 25 lakh health insurance under 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana'
New Delhi, Jan 8: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled next month, the Congress party on Wednesday promised 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana', a health insurance scheme promising Rs 25 lakh coverage for all residents of the national capital.
Nitin Gadkari announces cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
New Delhi, January 8: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the "Cashless Treatment" scheme, under which the government will cover expenses of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims.