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Doctors in Bihar go on three days' strike; OPD services shut
Patna, March 27: Doctors across government hospitals in Bihar began a three-day strike from Thursday, leading to the closure of Outpatient Department (OPD) services across the state over failure of the government to respond to their concerns over salaries, safety and staff shortage, among other issues.
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.
NIMHANS, Armed Forces Medical Services tie up to boost well-being of defense personnel
New Delhi, March 20: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Armed Forces Medical Services, to improve the mental well-being of the defense personnel, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
Himachal Pradesh: JP Nadda inaugurates Amrit Pharmacy at AIIMS Bilaspur, interacts with faculty
Bilaspur, March 7: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda inaugurated the Amrit Pharmacy at AIIMS Bilaspur on Friday and visited the Jan Aushadhi Pharmacy under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar inaugurates Liver Transplantation Clinic
Bhubaneswar, February 22: Taking a significant step towards establishing Liver Transplantation services, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a dedicated Liver Transplantation Clinic, marking a new era in advanced liver care. This initiative underscores the institute's commitment to providing world-class healthcare and addressing the growing need for liver transplantation in the region, according to the AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Omar Abdullah asks doctors to move beyond urban centres to serve rural areas
Jammu, Feb 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that the need of the hour is that doctors also choose to serve beyond urban centres to improve healthcare in the rural areas.
Apollo Hospitals reports 4 pc drop in Q3 net profit, revenue slips
Mumbai, Feb 11: Apollo Hospitals has reported a net profit of Rs 379.4 crore in the third quarter this fiscal (Q3 FY25), a decline of 4.12 per cent from Rs 395.7 crore profit in the second quarter (Q2 FY25).
Mahakumbh 2025: Over 7 Lakh pilgrims provided with Ayush, allopathic medicines
New Delhi, Feb 10: With comprehensive healthcare facilities, more than seven lakh pilgrims have been provided with Ayush, allopathic medicines at the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, said the Ayush Ministry on Monday.
Health Ministry releases first-ever quality ratings for Internal Medicine Departments
Tel Aviv, February 4: The Assuta Ashdod Hospital in Ashdod was rated Israel's top medical center in the Health Ministry's first ever quality and service ratings released on Monday.
M42, Bahrain Royal Medical Services form strategic alliance
Dubai, February 2: M42, a global health champion established following the coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, and Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain, have announced a transformative strategic alliance, underscoring a shared vision to advance healthcare accessibility and quality across borders.
Medicines, dialysis, CT scan--free services in J-K's Poonch district hospital under AB-PMJAY
Poonch, February 2: The district hospital in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, has been equipped with facilities to offer free healthcare services to patients under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Nagaland Guv launches 'Chief Minister's Mobile Operation Theatre' to provide doorstep services
Kohima, Jan 26: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan launched the 'Chief Minister's Mobile Operation Theatre' during the celebration of the 76th Republic Day here in the presence of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and other dignitaries.
Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 23: In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.
Kerala LoP Satheesan calls for enquiry into CAG report on expired medicines
Thiruvananthapuram, January 22: The leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Wednesday slammed the Left Democratic Front government in the state, pointing out the remarks in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report that expired drugs were supplied to 26 hospitals in 60 instances during 2016-17 to 2021-22.
Kerala Police begin probe into complaint of pin in capsule given by state-run hospital
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21: The Kerala Police on Tuesday began a probe into a complaint that medicines, a woman got from a state-run hospital in the capital city suburbs at Vithura, contained a pin in a capsule.
I am excited to meet PM Modi: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award recipient Dr Syed Khursheed
Bhubaneswar, January 9: Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award for community services in the field of medical services from Saudi Arabia expressed his gratitude for the recognition.