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Meghalaya leverages traditional healers and technology to fight TB
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Ri Bhoi, March 22: In a bid to address tuberculosis (TB) in Meghalaya, the state government has rolled out an innovative TB Control Program that combines traditional healing methods with modern medical technology.rn
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister
New Delhi, March 19: Rural areas in the country have availed over 75 per cent cancer treatments under the government's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Union Health Minister JP Nadda has informed.
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.