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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Health Insurance Coverage Triples In Rural India, Social Security Spend Sees Jump: Government Data
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The increase in Social Security Expenditure (SSE) on health has been driven largely by government-financed health insurance schemes, including Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Health Assembly 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reaffirms India's Commitment To Universal Health Coverage
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Speaking at the assembly, JP Nadda explained that India is moving forward with a people-focused healthcare model that aims to make medical services more accessible and affordable for all sections of society.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
In a significant move, the Delhi government is planning a health insurance scheme that could provide coverage of up to Rs 13 lakh for children with disabilities, helping thousands of parents manage the soaring costs of treatment, surgeries and assist
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www.ndtv.com
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Heat Stroke Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore In Summer
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Heat stroke can become life-threatening within minutes if warning signs are ignored. Experts explain the early symptoms, who is most at risk, and the immediate steps needed to prevent serious complications during extreme summer heat.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Collect Your Belongings And Leave': Meta's Final Email To Fired Staff
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Business News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
Meta Job Cuts: Meta employees were informed that their badges had been deactivated. Access to internal systems would be removed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ayushman Bharat To Be Implemented In West Bengal: Here's How Patients Will Benefit From The Healthcare Scheme
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Ayushman Bharat provides cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family every year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.
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www.ndtv.com
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HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Heat Insurance? How Much It Will Cost, Benefits For Indians Explained
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Heat insurance is a relatively new form of climate-risk protection that financially supports individuals, families, workers, or businesses affected by severe heatwaves.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Welcomes Move To Implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme In West Bengal
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
West Bengal's new BJP government will implement Ayushman Bharat providing health insurance to eligible households.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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www.ndtv.com
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Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
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www.ndtv.com
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Health Insurance Coverage Triples In Rural India, Social Security Spend Sees Jump: Government Data
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The increase in Social Security Expenditure (SSE) on health has been driven largely by government-financed health insurance schemes, including Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Health Assembly 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reaffirms India's Commitment To Universal Health Coverage
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Speaking at the assembly, JP Nadda explained that India is moving forward with a people-focused healthcare model that aims to make medical services more accessible and affordable for all sections of society.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
In a significant move, the Delhi government is planning a health insurance scheme that could provide coverage of up to Rs 13 lakh for children with disabilities, helping thousands of parents manage the soaring costs of treatment, surgeries and assist
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Heat Stroke Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore In Summer
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Heat stroke can become life-threatening within minutes if warning signs are ignored. Experts explain the early symptoms, who is most at risk, and the immediate steps needed to prevent serious complications during extreme summer heat.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'Collect Your Belongings And Leave': Meta's Final Email To Fired Staff
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Business News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
Meta Job Cuts: Meta employees were informed that their badges had been deactivated. Access to internal systems would be removed.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Ayushman Bharat To Be Implemented In West Bengal: Here's How Patients Will Benefit From The Healthcare Scheme
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Ayushman Bharat provides cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family every year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Is Heat Insurance? How Much It Will Cost, Benefits For Indians Explained
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Heat insurance is a relatively new form of climate-risk protection that financially supports individuals, families, workers, or businesses affected by severe heatwaves.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
PM Modi Welcomes Move To Implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme In West Bengal
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
West Bengal's new BJP government will implement Ayushman Bharat providing health insurance to eligible households.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com