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Rural communities at high risk of scrub typhus infections: Study
New Delhi, March 13: Rural communities are at high risk of potentially life-threatening scrub typhus infections, according to a study by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore released on Thursday.
Indian Army organises free medical camp in Akhnoor's remote village
Akhnoor, March 11: The Indian Army, in collaboration with government doctors and local authorities, organised a free medical camp at the Primary Health Centre in Dagir village, Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to residents of remote areas, particularly women and the elderly.
J-K: Asha workers promoting institutional deliveries in Doda, receive increment of Rs 1,000 as incentive
Doda, March 10: Asha workers, who are playing an essential role in promoting institutional deliveries in the Bhalesa region of the Doda district, will receive an increment of Rs 1000 as incentive from March.
Bihar Health Minister inaugurates free rural cancer screening program in Patna
Patna, March 9: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday inaugurated a statewide free rural cancer screening programme covering 8,387 panchayats in nearly 45,000 villages across all 38 districts in the state.
Union Health Ministry provides technical, financial support to States/UTs to strengthen public healthcare system
New Delhi, February 7: Under the National Health Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system including recruitment of health care professionals in rural areas and to bridge the infrastructure gaps in rural healthcare facilities based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission, according to a release.
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.
Highest budget allocation to health sector: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the state government has been giving priority towards the health sector and the highest budget allocation was given to uplift the healthcare infrastructure of the hill state.
MP CM Mohan Yadav flags off 66 medical mobile unit vehicles for 21 districts from CM House
Bhopal, January 6: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav flagged off 66 medical mobile unit vehicles for 21 districts from the CM house in Bhopal on Monday, aiming to provide health services to remote and backward areas in the state.