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Affordable, quality healthcare priority of central government: JP Nadda
New Delhi, April 21: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said that providing affordable and quality healthcare to every poor person in the country is a priority of the central government and the two pillars of Ayushman Bharat initiative – Ayushman Arogya Mandir and AB PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) — are a result of a very well-thought process.
Eight committees formed to implement Ayushman Bharat in Delhi
By Tanya Chugh, New Delhi, April 20: In a major step towards implementing the central government's flagship health scheme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the national capital, Delhi government's Department of Health and Family Welfare has formed eight committees for the effective implementation of the scheme.
Govt focused more on providing preventive healthcare than just curative: JP Nadda
New Delhi, April 15: The government is focused more on providing preventive healthcare rather than just curative care in the country, said Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday.
Kashi is now becoming capital of good health: PM Modi
Varanasi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday distributed Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to several senior citizens and highlighted the sense of satisfaction evident on their faces, calling it a testament to the scheme's success.
MP: Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Neemuch becomes boon for local residents
Neemuch, April 6: The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, opened under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP), are bringing big relief to the local residents.
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.
Maha CM Fadnavis bats for establishing Public Health Infrastructure Corporation
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, directed the state administration to submit a proposal for the establishment of a Public Health Infrastructure Corporation to make maximum schemes and health facilities of the health department available online and to build state-of-the-art infrastructure in the health sector.
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.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras led to savings of Rs 30,000 crores: Union Minister JP Nadda on Jan Aushadhi Diwas
New Delhi, March 7: As Friday marks the 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas', Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said that the today more than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are functioning in the country which are selling inexpensive medicines to more than 10 lakh people, leading to savings of Rs 30 thousand crores.
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.
India made significant strides in healthcare since 2014, focus on quality, affordability: Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 28: India has made a significant stride in healthcare since 2014, with particular emphasis on quality and affordability for all, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.
Sharjah Consultative Council approves recommendations on health policies
Sharja: h [UAE] February 26 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved its recommendations regarding the Sharjah Health Authority's policies, emphasising the need for continued development across the healthcare sector, comprehensive health coverage, and enhanced medical insurance services.
Committed to reduce medical expenses for every Indian: PM Modi
Bhopal, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Central government is committed to reduce the medical expenses for every Indian, which has been a pressing issue, especially for the economically weaker sections.
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).
New flight for self-reliant India; to open new doors for development: Muslim Rashtriya Manch
New Delhi, February 1: The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been hailed by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) as a significant step towards India's economic development and inclusive empowerment
West Tripura DM praises Union Budget for inclusive growth, calls it future-oriented
Agartala, February 1: West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025, highlighting its balanced, development-oriented approach that addresses the needs of all sections of society.
Budget 2025: India Pharmaceutical Alliance welcomes exemptions, concessions on essential drugs
By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, February 1: The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has welcomed the Union Budget 2025, emphasising the government's 'commitment' towards sustainable and equitable healthcare through targeted reforms.
More medical seats to boost doctor-patient ratio; Mission Shakti's allocation commendable: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 1: The government’s announcement, in the Union Budget 2025-26, to add 10,000 seats next year and 75,000 seats in the next five years heralds a significant boost to India’s healthcare sector and will boost the doctor-patient ratio in the country, said public health experts on Saturday.
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.