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Healthy Start, Hopeful Future: Gujarat's transformative journey in healthcare
Gandhinagar, April 6: With the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra "Swasth Bharat, Samriddh Bharat", the Gujarat Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has ensured that every mother and child in the state receives quality healthcare services right from the start of life, in alignment with the World Health Day 2025 theme, "Healthy Start, Hopeful Future," the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Gujarat MLA raises allegations against Health Dept in Assembly
Surat, March 25: BJP MLA Kumar Kanani, known for his bold statements, has once again stirred discussions, this time in the Gujarat Assembly. During the Question Hour, Kanani leveled serious allegations against the state's Health Department over the increasing cases of food adulteration.
Gujarat: Ayurveda doctors to get OPD software at 'Vande Ayucon 2025', improve efficiency at work
Ahmedabad, March 15: The fourth edition of 'Vande Ayucon 2025', a conference on Ayurvedic system of medicine, is set to be held on Sunday in Gujarat's Ahmedabad where renowned Ayurvedic doctors of the state will be felicitated.
Gujarat achieves 95.95 % in SDG 3 Index, outshining national average of 93.23%
Gandhinagar, March 15: Gujarat has outperformed the national average (93.23 per cent) in the SDG-3 Index, achieving 95.95 per cent vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) through Mission Indradhanush in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution of "Every mother and child should remain healthy."
Gujarat health institutions to get 1,146 Class-1 doctors: Health Minister
Gandhinagar, March 11: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Tuesday in the Assembly that requisition forms have been sent to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) to fill 1,146 Class-1 posts in various categories through direct recruitment in state health institutions.
Nearly 4.9 lakh children undergo health checkups in Gujarat's Sabarkantha
Sabarkantha, March 4: Approximately 4,89,722 schoolchildren underwent health screening over the past year under the government's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
Gujarat CM launches national convention of HIV medical experts, ASICON 2025
Gandhinagar, February 21: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended his greetings on Mother Language Day while inaugurating the convention, being held for the first time in Gujarat. Speaking about AIDS eradication efforts and the ASICON convention, he stated that Gujarat is at the forefront of the country's fight against AIDS, according to the CMO statement.
Ahmedabad hospital scam: Gujarat Medical Council suspends licenses of two doctors
Ahmedabad, Feb 19: Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has taken strict action against two doctors involved in the Khyati Hospital scam in Ahmedabad and suspended their medical licenses for a period of three years. The decision was taken during the General Body meeting of the Gujarat Medical Council.
Gujarat Health Minister highlights govt initiatives to eradicate TB
Gandhinagar, Feb 14: As part of the '100 Days TB Eradication Campaign,' a special programme was organised on Friday in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel.
Healthcare institutions must register under Clinical Establishment Act 2024: Gujarat govt
Gandhinagar, Feb 11: The Gujarat government has made it mandatory for all healthcare institutions, including hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinics, to register under the Clinical Establishment Act 2024.
Gujarat: Union Health Minister kickstarts initiative to combat lymphatic filariasis
Gandhinagar, Feb 10: In a step towards eradicating Lymphatic Filariasis (commonly known as Elephantiasis), Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda virtually launched the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program on Monday in the presence of Gujarat Health Minister Rishikesh Patel and senior health officials.
Gujarat CM inaugurates the Transplantation Update-2025 conference in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar, February 8: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Transplantation Update Conference-2025 at Asarwa Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad and also unveiled a state-of-the-art robotic system for transplantation. Minister of State for Health Rushikesh Patel graced the event, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
PM-JAY transforms healthcare access, provides free treatment to millions in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, February 4: Launched on September 23, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) stands as a transformative step towards India's goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
PM-JAY transforms healthcare access, provides free treatment to millions in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, February 4: Launched on September 23, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) stands as a transformative step towards India's goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
PMJAY-MA Scheme becomes boon for Cancer patients in Gujarat; over 2 lakh patients receive free treatment in 6 years
Gandhinagar, February 3: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be an invaluable boon for the poor and middle class. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed every year on 4th February, we are exploring how the PMJAY has emerged as a lifeline for patients in need of treatment and diagnosis for serious diseases like cancer, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Collective action needed to fight malnutrition, reduce infant and maternal mortality: Gujarat minister
Gandhinagar, Jan 31: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Friday stressed the need for collective action to curb malnutrition, reduce infant and maternal mortality and eliminate anaemia.
Gujarat Govt provides free Haemophilia treatment: Over 11,000 injections worth Rs 30,000 each distributed for free
Gandhinagar, January 21: Haemophilia, a rare hereditary blood disorder that prevents proper blood clotting, affects millions globally and as there is no permanent cure for this, timely treatment is crucial to manage the condition.
Gujarat health minister issues advisory to public, WHO dubs it common respiratory virus
Gandhinagar, January 10: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has confirmed the presence of the HMPV virus, which was first identified in 2001. He emphasized that it remains one of several viruses affecting the respiratory system and announced that the Gujarat government has issued an advisory in response on Friday.
HMPV detected in 2-month-old infant in Gujarat, Health Minister says Govt taking all precautions
Ahmedabad, January 6: A 2-month-old infant from Rajasthan has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, officials said on Monday.
Projects ranging from yoga to longevity being implemented to make people healthy: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Ahmedabad, January 4: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi projects ranging from yoga to longevity have been implemented in the state to keep the society healthy.