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Himachal government to establish 'Adarsh Swasthya Sansthan' in every assembly constituency

Shimla, April 2: The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to establish one Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans in every assembly constituency and two in Lahaul-Spiti district as part of efforts to provide quality health services to people of the state.

Those medicines are for poor: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over price hike of 900 drug formulations

Howrah, April 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday criticized the BJP-led central government over the price hike of medicines and accused it of neglecting the poor.

Trinamool to conduct state-wide protests against price hike of essential medicines: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, April 2: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress will conduct massive protest rallies and processions throughout the state on April 4 and April 5 against the price hike of 748 medicines, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday.

Kerala Health Minister to hold talks with Asha workers tomorrow, Priyanka Gandhi again backs protesters

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2: A day after her meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that she will hold a meeting with the protesting Asha workers on Thursday as their indefinite protest before the State Secretariat here entered its 52nd day on Wednesday.

34-36 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to be built in Delhi: Pankaj Singh (IANS Exclusive)

New Delhi, April 2: The Delhi government is planning to establish 34 to 36 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Wednesday.

Number of foreigners visiting S. Korea for medical treatment hit record high in 2024

Seoul, April 2: The number of foreigners travelling to South Korea for medical treatment reached a new high in 2024, government data showed on Wednesday, with their visits believed to have created an economic value of up to 14 trillion won ($9.55 billion).

S. Korea seeks to boost animal medicine market to $2.7 billion by 2035

Seoul, April 2: South Korea will work to triple the size of the animal medicine market to 4 trillion won ($2.7 billion) by 2035 as part of efforts to foster new growth engines for the economy, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday.

US Attorney-General wants death penalty for killer of health insurance CEO

New York, April 2: Attorney-General Pam Bondi is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing a health insurance CEO, but has emerged as a sort of folk hero in some circles.

US Attorney General seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder

Washington, DC, April 1: US Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Bondi described the killing as a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked the nation."

WHO warns of disease outbreak risk following Myanmar earthquake

Geneva, April 1: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over the potential outbreak of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and hepatitis following the recent earthquake in Myanmar, citing damage to water and sanitation infrastructure and limited access to clean water.

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.

13.86 lakh registered allopathic doctors, 7.51 lakh practitioners in AYUSH system: Centre

New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that there are 13,86,150 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine, contributing to an estimated doctor-population ratio of 1:811.

Avoid false narrative on shortage of funds for health sector: Nadda

New Delhi, April 1: Union Health Minister, J.P. Nadda, on Tuesday flagged the slow rate of utilisation of central funds by states to improve health infrastructure, underscoring the need for timely implementation of projects and avoiding the false narrative that there is a shortage in the budget.

Tripura CM launches midday meals for patients, their families at Rs 10 at AGMC, GBP

Agartala, April 1: The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital, in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, launched a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 to support underprivileged patients and their families visiting the hospital.

CGHS beneficiaries surge by 39 pc to 47.6 lakh in 2023-24

New Delhi, April 1: The number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries has surged by 39 per cent from 34.2 lakh in 2019-20 to 47.6 lakh in 2023-24, according to latest health Ministry data.

Myanmar: Healthcare system struggles to cope with rising casualties after massive quake

Naypyidaw, March 31: Myanmar's health care system is struggling to deal with the mass casualties as the death toll jumped to 2,056 on Monday after a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated several regions of the country.

Tripura CM Manik Saha launches midday meal for patients' attendants at Rs 10

Agartala, April 1: In a commendable effort to support underprivileged patients and their families, Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GBP Hospital) have introduced a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 with various items for their convenience.

Tripura CM launches low-cost meal service for patients' families at GB Pant Hospital

Agartala, April 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched mid-day meal services for the patients' families at Rs 10 in Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital.

Tripura CM Manik Saha launches midday meal for patients' attendants at Rs 10

Agartala, March 31: In a commendable effort to support underprivileged patients and their families, Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GBP Hospital) have introduced a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 with various items for their convenience.

Affordable healthcare: Kashi residents hail Jan Aushadhi scheme for low-cost medicines

Varanasi, March 31: The Narendra Modi-led central government has been running several welfare schemes focused on the common people, and the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is one of them, benefiting the residents of Kashi as well. Under this scheme, medicines are provided at cheaper rates at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

K'taka to establish South India's first Govt Organ Transplant & Retrieval Centre in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 31: The Karnataka government has decided to establish South India’s first Government Organ Transplant and Retrieval Centre in Bengaluru, stated Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development and Livelihood, Sharan Prakash Patil on Monday.

Biotechnology remains a priority sector in India, says Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, March 31: Biotechnology remains a priority sector in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday.

NIHFW likely to train health professionals in Delhi for AB-PMJAY Scheme

By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, March 31: The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is likely to conduct training programs for health professionals in Delhi under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

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.

'Rs 64,000 crore spent on creating public and community health centres': Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Hisar

Hisar, March 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday highlighted the Modi government's achievements in the health sector at the inauguration program of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College.

S. Korean medical students' deadline to resume classes expires on Monday

Seoul, March 31: The government-imposed deadline for all medical students nationwide to return to classes from mass yearlong leaves of absence is set to expire on Monday, as almost all students at major medical schools in South Korea have already decided to resume their studies.

PM Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Nagpur after paying tribute to RSS founders

Nagpur, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a huge roadshow in Nagpur following his visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters earlier in the day. People were seen lining up in large numbers on the sides of the roads in the city to greet him.

Society has tested and accepted volunteers of RSS: Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur

Nagpur, March 30: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday that due to such a long journey, society has seen, tested and accepted the volunteers of the Sangh.

AI can identify patients at risk of serious arrhythmia, prevent sudden death

London, March 30: Artificial intelligence (AI) can help scientists identify patients at risk of a serious arrhythmia that is capable of triggering cardiac arrest and sudden death.

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.

UN lauds India's efforts in mitigating childhood mortality, stillbirth

New Delhi, March 29: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) report stated that significant achievement has been highlighted in reduction of childhood mortality and stillbirth in India, a statement said.

India's diagnostic imaging market to surpass $7 bn by 2033: Report

New Delhi, March 29: India’s diagnostic imaging market is poised for substantial growth, and is set to exceed $7 billion in 2033, according to a report.

PM candidates disrupted by protesters on first day of Australian election campaign

Canberra, March 29: Australia's two candidates for Prime Minister have spent the first day of the general election campaign in the battleground state of Queensland where they were both disrupted by protesters.

Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) and National Institute of Unani Medicine take steps to promote research in Unani system of medicine

New Delhi, March 28: To promote research in Unani system of medicine, Ministry of Ayush, the Government of India has set up the Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), New Delhi and National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru, for education and research in Unani system of medicine which includes development of new drugs as well as conducting clinical trials on scientific lines, an official statement said.

Ayush Ministry working to integrate Unani with modern medicine: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, March 29: The Ministry of Ayush is taking multiple initiatives, for the integration of Ayush systems, including Unani with modern medicine, said the government.

Shabana Azmi: I don't diet, I'm a big foodie

New Delhi, March 29: One of India's most celebrated actresses, Shabana Azmi, has opened up about the habits that keep her active and creative after all these years. Surprisingly, strict diets aren't one of them as she revealed she is a big foodie.

Number of AIIMS rose to 22 under Modi govt but there is no room for laxity on health services: Nadda tells LS

New Delhi, March 28: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday acknowledged certain ‘shortcomings’ in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutes across the country but categorically stated that there will be no compromise on the quality of health services in the country’s most premier health institution.

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