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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.