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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.
'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 Modi inaugurates Loitering Munition Test Range at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited facility in Nagpur
Nagpur, March 30: After visiting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited facility and was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Goal is to serve people by ensuring availability of qualified doctors: PM Modi in Nagpur
Nagpur, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the goal of the government is to serve people of the nation by ensuring that qualified doctors are available to the people.
K'taka govt to order closure of para-medical colleges with poor infrastructure
Bangalore, March 27: In a move against substandard para-medical colleges, Karnataka's Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil has directed officials to withdraw affiliations and shut down institutions failing to meet infrastructure and teaching standards.
Amit Shah targets DMK, says some people using language as cover to hide their scams
New Delhi, March 22: Hitting out at DMK over its opposition to the three-language formula, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said no attempt should be made to divide the nation on the basis of language and "some people are using language as a cover to hide their scams and corruption".
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.
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.
Karnataka govt mulls raising retirement age for super-speciality doctors
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka government is actively considering increasing the retirement age of doctors serving in super-specialty hospitals under the medical education department from the current 60 years.
President Droupadi Murmu graces convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bathinda
Bathinda, March 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, in Punjab.
Former CJI Chandrachud attends inaugural ceremony of AIIMS Jodhpur, calls for positive use of technology
Jodhpur, March 11: A grand inaugural event was organised by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, on Monday, to welcome a new batch of postgraduate students.
Committed to ensure health for all, strengthen public health institutions: J.P. Nadda
New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Sunday reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure "health for all" and further strengthen public health institutions to build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient India.
JP Nadda virtually addresses 48th Annual Day Celebration of NIHFW
New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Sunday virtually addressed the 48th Annual Day Celebration of the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), highlighting India's advancements in immunization and supply chain management.
South Korea unveils conditional plan to scrap medical school quota hike for 2026
Seoul, March 7: The South Korean government on Friday said it will conditionally scrap a contested plan to increase medical school admissions next year to resolve the ongoing health care crisis.
Himachal: Delegation of medical, dental teachers calls on CM Sukhu
Shimla, February 26: A delegation of the State Association of Medical and Dental Teachers met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence on Wednesday, a release said.
S.Korea hints at scrapping increase of medical school admissions quota for next year
Seoul, Feb 26: The South Korean government has raised the possibility of scrapping a controversial increase of medical school admissions for next year, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as it seeks to resolve a prolonged dispute with trainee doctors.
Himachal govt grants full salary to doctors on study leave
Shimla, February 19: The State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has taken a significant step to strengthen the healthcare sector by "granting full salary" to MBBS doctors pursuing postgraduate studies or specialized training in India or abroad, an official statement from the CM's office said.
Emirati Conference on Medical Education 2025 begins in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, February 16: The Emirati Conference on Medical Education 2025 began in Abu Dhabi, organised by the National Institute for Health Specialties in collaboration with healthcare training authorities and institutions. The event brings together over 600 participants from the healthcare sector.
Jammu GMC unveils cancer policy for J-K, aims for improved oncology care
Jammu, February 5: Jammu Government Medical College (GMC) took a significant step in cancer management by unveiling the Cancer Policy for Jammu and Kashmir UT on Tuesday.
Transformative step: Centre's social security initiative for gig workers hailed as game-changer by healthcare experts
New Delhi, February 2: Healthcare experts have welcomed the introduction of a social security scheme for gig workers, which provides ID cards, registration on the e-Shram portal, and health cover for one crore gig workers.
'Medical Dreams' trailer: Sharman Joshi starrer gives sneak peek into struggles of NEET aspirants
Mumbai, February 1: The makers of Sharman Joshi-starrer 'Medical Dreams' recently unveiled the trailer of the series.
Health experts laud Budget 2025 for progressive outlook, say announcements will make healthcare affordable for people
New Delhi, February 1: Several experts have hailed the Union Budget 2025 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today for its progressive outlook, and affirmed that the significant announcements today will help in making healthcare more affordable for the people.
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.
Premier Kolkata medical institute slapped with show-cause notice by UGC
Kolkata, Feb 1: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has slapped a show-cause notice on Kolkata's iconic Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, often popularly referred to as the S.S.K.M. Medical College & Hospital for failure to submit an "anti-ragging declaration" lists from their students and their guardians to it.
Union Budget 2025-26: 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges, daycare cancer centres
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges as well as daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals.
CM Sarma to partially inaugurate medical college in Assam
Guwahati, Feb 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to partially inaugurate a medical college in Guwahati which will be the 14th such institute in the state.
Lucknow's King George's Medical University introduces gold medal in name of Tripura CM Manik Saha
Lucknow, January 31: The King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has announced a prestigious gold medal in the name of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, to recognise outstanding students in the field of Dental Sciences.
Lucknow's King George's Medical University introduces gold medal in name of Tripura CM for top students
Agartala, January 30: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed gratitude to the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow after it introduced a gold medal in his name for meritorious students.
UP medical varsity introduces gold medal in Tripura CM's name for meritorious students
Agartala, Jan 29: King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow has announced to introduce a gold medal in the name of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Mayo Clinic, American Hospital Dubai strengthen collaboration
Dubai, January 28: American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region.
YSRCP will fight against the privatisation of medical colleges
Tadepali, January 25: Gopireddy Srinivasa Reddy, former MLA and YSRCP leader, stated on Saturday that the party would strongly oppose the privatization of medical colleges, as it negatively impacts the prospects of poor students who rely heavily on government institutions.
Planning to include Unani medicine in Hindi: MP CM
Bhopal, Jan 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that the government is planning to include Unani medicine courses in Hindi as well after the inclusion of engineering and MBBS courses.
Unani medicine will be taught in Hindi in Madhya Pradesh: CM Yadav
Bhopal, January 20: After MBBS and engineering courses being offered in Hindi in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced Unani medicine would also be taught in Hindi in the state.
MP: CM Yadav inaugurates 3-day Arogya Mela, National Seminar at Govt Ayurveda College Bhopal
Bhopal, January 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated three-day Arogya Mela and National Seminar under Ayurveda Parv-2025 organised at Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government (Autonomous) Ayurveda College and Institute in Bhopal on Monday.
NEET-UG will continue to be conducted in pen and paper mode
New Delhi, January 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to conduct the medical entrance exam NEET-UG in pen-and-paper mode for now.