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Nadda launches patient referral portal for AIIMS; pilot to connect AIIMS Delhi and Bilaspur
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda has launched a patient referral portal that will enable seamless and secure healthcare within the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) network nationwide.
Union Minister JP Nadda launches 'Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal' for seamless patient care
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, announced the launch of the Inter-AIIMS Referral portal, developed indigenously by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to revolutionize healthcare management and patient referral systems across the country.
Healthcare hiring in India sees surge in intent in H1 2025: Report
New Delhi, April 7: Expanding on the previous year’s trends, healthcare hiring in India is set to increase in the first half (H1) of this year, a report said on Monday, adding that there is a 52 per cent hiring intent in the January-June period -- a 5 per cent increase from July-December 2024.
World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health
New Delhi, April 6: There are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in India (As of April 5), providing comprehensive primary health care, the government said on Sunday, adding that over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created to date.
World Health Day 2025: India marks progress in maternal and child health with key initiatives
New Delhi, April 6: On the World Health Day 2025, with WHO's theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," India continues to strengthen its healthcare systems through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission, marking significant progress in improving maternal and child health, expanding digital healthcare access, and enhancing public health infrastructure.
Health Ministry's new digital portal to track rabies vaccine, anti-snake venom stocks
New Delhi, March 31: The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is planning to launch a new digital portal that will keep real-time track of rabies vaccine and anti-snake venom stocks.
South Korea to provide telemedicine service to deep-sea vessel crews
Seoul, March 30: South Korea will push forward the project to provide telemedicine services for 4,500 crew members of deep-sea vessels using satellite telecommunications, the oceans ministry said on Sunday.
India building digital solutions to transform global health and development: Bill Gates
New Delhi, March 19: India is not just building digital innovations to empower its citizens but also creating solutions that have the potential to transform global health and development, Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member of the Gates Foundation, said on Wednesday.
75 pc of consumers, 97 pc of doctors in India trust AI for healthcare: Report
New Delhi, March 6: About 75 per cent of consumers and 97 per cent of primary care providers (PCPs) in India are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI)-powered healthcare solutions for tasks such as disease prediction, risk assessment, and diagnosis, a new report said on Thursday.
Day-care cancer centres, digital health infra to ensure quality care reaches last mile: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 5: Establishing day-care cancer centres and ramping up digital health infrastructure can ensure that quality care reaches the last mile, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Uttarakhand strengthens healthcare infrastructure for a healthier future
Dehradun, February 28: Healthcare facilities in Uttarakhand are evolving to overcome the challenges of its rugged Himalayan terrain, with the government strengthening infrastructure and services.
Healthcare leads AI adoption in India, surpasses FMCG and manufacturing sectors: Report
New Delhi, Feb 27: India's healthcare sector is on the cusp of a revolution, with an increase in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-driven solutions, according to a report.
Health care is fundamental right, not just privilege: EAM Jaishankar calls for global healthcare collaboration at 12th International Health Dialogue
New Delhi, February 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the importance of global healthcare collaboration, stating that healthcare is a fundamental right, not just a privilege.
J&K CS scrutinises 'Sehat App' before its formal launch
Jammu, Feb 17: J&K Chief Secretary on Monday had an in-depth analysis of the features and functioning of the 'Sehat App' before being dedicated to the public.
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.
More than 73.90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts IDs created: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
New Delhi, February 7: The Government has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) with a vision to create national digital health ecosystem, wherein to ensure participation of citizen, Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) numbers that is a 14-digit Unique Health Identifier (erstwhile known as Health IDs) are created, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a press release.
Over 73.90 Cr ABHA IDs created to boost health: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Feb 7: More than 73.90 Crore health accounts with unique IDs have been created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.
e-Sanjeevani platform conducts over 31 cr teleconsultations: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 4: The e-Sanjeevani platform, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has conducted 31.86 crore teleconsultations till December 2024, said the government on Tuesday.
Emirates Health Services unveils 13 pioneering projects at 2025 Arab Health
Dubai, January 23: Under the theme "The Future of Health Now", Emirates Health Services (EHS) is gearing up for one of its most significant participations to date at the 50th edition of Arab Health 2025.
India's medtech sector expected to reach $30 billion by 2030: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Jan 18: The medtech sector is rapidly growing and it is expected to reach $30 billion by 2030, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, said on Saturday.
Will soon create 50,000 posts in medical department: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, Jan 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised the crucial role of doctors in realising the vision of a 'Healthy Rajasthan' and announced that 50,000 personnel will be appointed soon in the Health Department.