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Tamil Nadu: Jan Aushadhi Kendras turn boon for residents of Tiruvallur district
Chennai, March 23: The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's flagship scheme - Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in 2016, are bringing extraordinary changes to people's lives by providing medicines at highly cheaper rates, as compared to their private counterparts (medical stores).
Punjab CM lays stone of medical college in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
Chandigarh, March 23: The Doaba region of Punjab on Sunday got its third medical college within 36 months as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a government medical college in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar to come up at a cost of around Rs 300 crore.
ARV & ASV vaccines available at PHCs and sub-centres: TN Health Minister
Chennai, March 23: Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Subramanian said on Sunday that both anti-rabies (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) vaccines have been made available at PHCs and sub-centres in the state.
Star Health faces Rs 49 crore GST demand from tax authorities
Mumbai, March 23: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has received 25 tax demand orders from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities across multiple states.
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Dr Ravi Kannan praises Union Government's steps to combat cancer in country
Morigaon, March 23: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and renowned surgical oncologist Padma Shri Dr Ravi Kannan has praised the initiatives taken by the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat cancer in the country.
Haryana CM launches AI-powered chatbot 'Sarathi' for enhanced citizen engagement
Chandigarh, March 23: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched the state-of-the-art artificial intelligence-powered chatbot 'Sarathi' for the Chief Secretary's office website (http://csharyana.gov.in).
Indian Army organises special cataract eye surgery camp for ex-servicemen and others
New Delhi, March 22: A special cataract eye surgery camp is being held at 158 Base Hospital, Bengdubi Military Station. The camp was inaugurated by Lt Gen RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, on March 20 and is set to "restore vision" for over 350 veterans, dependents, and select civilians, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
India sends 6-bedded container-based dialysis unit to Kiribati
New Delhi, March 22: India has once again fulfilled its commitment made at the FIPIC III Summit by dispatching a critical healthcare facility to Kiribati.
Arjun Kapoor and Arjun Rampal join BJP MP Anurag Thakur to promote the 'TB Mukt Bharat' initiative through a T20 match
Mumbai, March 22: BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur organized a friendly T20 cricket match between politicians and actors at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Mumbai as part of the TB Mukt Bharat awareness campaign.
Madhusudan Agrawal, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Ajanta Pharma, conferred 'Consular of the Year' award
New Delhi, March 22: Madhusudan Agrawal, the Honorary Consul of Uganda in Mumbai, India (Western Zone) and a renowned philanthropist, has been honoured with the prestigious 'Consular of the Year' award by the Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India (HCCD).
SKIMS retains autonomy, says J&K govt
Jammu, March 22: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar remains an autonomous institution with no changes to its status before or after the reorganisation of J&K, the state Assembly was informed on Saturday.
Committed to support Pacific island nations, India ships dialysis unit to Kiribati
New Delhi, March 22: India on Saturday shipped a consignment of six-bedded container-based Dialysis Unit to help strengthen the healthcare system of Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean.
Poonch residents hail construction of 50-bed critical care block under PM-ABHIM
Poonch, March 22: Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch are rejoicing as the construction of a 50-bed Critical Care Block begins under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Early diagnosis of TB crucial for effective treatment: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 22: Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day.
Bengal's medical fraternity divided over transfer of Subarna Goswami - the face of RG Kar movement
Kolkata, March 22: Internal differences within the medical fraternity in West Bengal surfaced over the transfer of senior doctor Subarna Goswami, who became the face of the movement against the R. G.
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22: The 100 Days Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Meghalaya leverages traditional healers and technology to fight TB
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Ri Bhoi, March 22: In a bid to address tuberculosis (TB) in Meghalaya, the state government has rolled out an innovative TB Control Program that combines traditional healing methods with modern medical technology.rn
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22: The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22 (ANI): The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Johnson & Johnson increases US investment to more than USD 55 billion over next 4 yrs
Washington, DC, March 22: Johnson and Johnson, US healthcare's leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, announced on Friday that it will invest more than USD 55 billion in manufacturing, research and development, and technology in the United States over the next four years.
Medical school deans in S. Korea to reject additional leave amid quota hike turmoil
Seoul, March 22: A consultative body of medical school deans in South Korea on Saturday said that they have rejected additional requests for leave, reaffirming they will no longer accept such requests by students who have left en masse to protest against the government's plan to hike school quotas.
It could be said AIIMS running laboratory of Gita's Karma Yoga: President Murmu
New Delhi, March 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, had earned prestige across the world by pursuing excellence in healthcare, medical education and life sciences research.
Delhi govt hospitals likely to have adult vaccination clinics: Health Minister
New Delhi, March 21: In a bid to improve public health, the Delhi government is planning to build adult vaccination clinics in public hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday.
AI-based solutions transforming public health system in India: Centre
New Delhi, March 21: The Health Ministry on Friday said it is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive transformative change in public health services across the country.
Bharat Biotech launches India's only integrated cell, gene therapy, and viral production facility
Hyderabad, March 20: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), a pioneer in affordable indigenous vaccine development and manufacturing, announced today the launch of India's only vertically integrated, purpose-designed Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Infrastructure and Viral Vector Production Facility at Genome Valley in Telangana's Hyderabad expanding its expertise from vaccine innovation to leading-edge regenerative and personalised therapies that promise hope for millions, said a release.
Delhi Health Minister flags off six mobile dental vans to provide free oral care services
By Tanya Chugh, New Delhi, March 20: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday flagged off six fully equipped mobile dental vans from Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences under the National Health Mission.
CM Lalduhoma launches Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme in Aizawl
Aizawl, March 20: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme on Wednesday which will be effective from April this year, at the Assembly Annexe Conference Hall in Aizawl.
Eli Lilly launches Mounjaro in India for anti obesity treatment
New Delhi, March 20: Global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company (India) has introduced Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a breakthrough drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Meghalaya leverages traditional healers and technology to fight TB
Ri Bhoi, March 20: In a bid to address tuberculosis (TB) in Meghalaya, the state government has rolled out an innovative TB Control Program that combines traditional healing methods with modern medical technology.
Asha workers in Kerala to continue strike as two separate rounds of conciliation talks fail
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Protesting Asha workers in Kerala will continue their strike after two different conciliation talks that took place at two levels on Wednesday failed to reach a solution to the issue.
Gujarat Budget Session 2025: Minister highlights health sector vacancies and recruitment efforts
Gandhinagar, March 19: During the Budget Session 2025 of the Gujarat Assembly, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel addressed concerns regarding staff vacancies in health centres across the Tapi and Valsad districts.
Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Bengal's Midnapore gets cheers from local residents
Midnapore, March 19: Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched under the Prime Minister Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) are bringing a sea-change in lives of people across the country, by providing cheap and affordable medicines to every section of society.
CM Lalduhoma launches 'Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme'; to be effective from April 1
Aizawl, March 19: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday launched the 'Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHS)', which would be effective from April 1 this year.
India AI Mission to sign MoU with Gates Foundation to revolutionise agri, healthcare, edu and climate change
New Delhi March 19: India AI Mission and Gates Foundation will soon sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate change initiatives.
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister
New Delhi, March 19: Rural areas in the country have availed over 75 per cent cancer treatments under the government's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Union Health Minister JP Nadda has informed.
India sees significant improvements in maternal and infant mortality rates: Centre
New Delhi, March 19: India has made significant improvements in maternal and infant mortality rates, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, has said.
Efforts on to take advanced healthcare facilities to every part of Assam: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the under-construction medical college in Tamulpur will strengthen the government's efforts to improve the healthcare facility in the state, which will also lead to new opportunities for the young generation.
Assam CM lays foundation for 50 bed critical care block at SM Dev Civil Hospital in Silchar
Silchar, March 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a 50-bed Critical Care Block at SM Dev Civil Hospital in Silchar in a move to strengthen healthcare facilities in the city. It may be noted that the critical care block, covering 6,335 sqm, will have ground plus four stories. The facility is expected to enhance critical care with an ICU, Operation Theatre, isolation wards, and pediatric care unit to cater to the diverse needs of the patients.
Madonna urges her followers to contribute to child safety initiative in Malawi
Los Angeles, March 18: Singing legend Madonna is urging her fans to help her with a humanitarian cause. On Tuesday, the singer took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from an event which was organised to raise awareness about child food and health safety in Malawi in East Africa.
India's medical tourism industry expected to reach $18 billion by 2027: Report
New Delhi, March 18: India's medical tourism industry is on a strong growth path, with projections indicating that the market will reach $18 billion by 2027, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19 per cent, a new report said on Tuesday.