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Better Health For Women, Stronger Economy For India: Key Takeaways From The World Economic Forum's 'CARE' Report
The new report from the World Economic Forum, titled 'CARE: Closing the Women's Health Gap', highlights that when women receive better healthcare, the economy becomes stronger.
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Gujarat Provides Quicker Treatment Than Canada And US, Says Health Minister
Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) Comparing healthcare systems in developed countries with India, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday said that developed countries often face longer waiting times for treatment, while Gujarat’s public health
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Union Minister Launches Integrated Training Framework To Strengthen India's Frontline Healthcare Workforce
According to the Health Ministry, the integrated approach is expected to transform frontline healthcare workers into confident providers of comprehensive, people-centred care at the last mile.
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JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
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Abortion Pill Mifepristone Access Restored Via Telehealth, Mail After US Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are availed across the United States.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda Inaugurates Summit On India's Health Future, Best Practices
Emphasising the need to move towards consolidation and quality enhancement, the Minister noted that while over 50,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS)
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Healthcare Access Improves, Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure Declines Across India: NSO Survey
The NSO survey also reveals an increasing trend in the use of public health facilities over the past three rounds
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India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
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Delhi Records Hottest Day Of Year At 42.8 Degrees, Yellow Alert Issued
Across Delhi, the impact is already being felt through blistering afternoons and unusually warm nights, with temperatures well above normal.
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Rajasthan To Set Up Mental Health Cells In Districts, Jaipur To Get Centre Of Excellence
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has announced the establishment of Mental Health Care Cells in all districts of the state, along
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Rising Medical Costs? How Getting The Right Insurance Coverage Can Save Your Health And Your Bank Balance
A comprehensive health insurance plan acts as a financial safety net. It ensures that you can access necessary treatment without worrying about immediate out-of-pocket expenses.
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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Calls For Deeper Integration Of Ayush With Mainstream Healthcare
Jadhav presided over the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir-2026, which began here on Thursday, for a national-level brainstorming exercise aimed at strengthening policy, governance and implementation frameworks in the Ayush sector.
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President Murmu Calls For Tech Push To End Urban-Rural Healthcare Gap
The President highlighted that the health of citizens is vital for the nation's progress as well as individual well-being.
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Rajasthan Leads In Health Services With Right To Health And Chiranjeevi Schemes: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchm
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Punjab Government Deploys 19,000 ASHA For Healthcare Scheme Access
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab government has activated the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers’ network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,00
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Better Health For Women, Stronger Economy For India: Key Takeaways From The World Economic Forum's 'CARE' Report
The new report from the World Economic Forum, titled 'CARE: Closing the Women's Health Gap', highlights that when women receive better healthcare, the economy becomes stronger.
-
Gujarat Provides Quicker Treatment Than Canada And US, Says Health Minister
Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) Comparing healthcare systems in developed countries with India, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday said that developed countries often face longer waiting times for treatment, while Gujarat’s public health
-
Union Minister Launches Integrated Training Framework To Strengthen India's Frontline Healthcare Workforce
According to the Health Ministry, the integrated approach is expected to transform frontline healthcare workers into confident providers of comprehensive, people-centred care at the last mile.
-
JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
-
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Access Restored Via Telehealth, Mail After US Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are availed across the United States.
-
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Inaugurates Summit On India's Health Future, Best Practices
Emphasising the need to move towards consolidation and quality enhancement, the Minister noted that while over 50,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS)
-
Healthcare Access Improves, Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure Declines Across India: NSO Survey
The NSO survey also reveals an increasing trend in the use of public health facilities over the past three rounds
-
India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
-
Delhi Records Hottest Day Of Year At 42.8 Degrees, Yellow Alert Issued
Across Delhi, the impact is already being felt through blistering afternoons and unusually warm nights, with temperatures well above normal.
-
Rajasthan To Set Up Mental Health Cells In Districts, Jaipur To Get Centre Of Excellence
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has announced the establishment of Mental Health Care Cells in all districts of the state, along
-
Rising Medical Costs? How Getting The Right Insurance Coverage Can Save Your Health And Your Bank Balance
A comprehensive health insurance plan acts as a financial safety net. It ensures that you can access necessary treatment without worrying about immediate out-of-pocket expenses.
-
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Calls For Deeper Integration Of Ayush With Mainstream Healthcare
Jadhav presided over the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir-2026, which began here on Thursday, for a national-level brainstorming exercise aimed at strengthening policy, governance and implementation frameworks in the Ayush sector.
-
President Murmu Calls For Tech Push To End Urban-Rural Healthcare Gap
The President highlighted that the health of citizens is vital for the nation's progress as well as individual well-being.
-
Rajasthan Leads In Health Services With Right To Health And Chiranjeevi Schemes: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchm
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Punjab Government Deploys 19,000 ASHA For Healthcare Scheme Access
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab government has activated the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers’ network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,00
