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India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses 90 Crore ABHA Registrations, Nearly Half Are Women
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country, the government said on Saturday.
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
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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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
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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Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
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Ebola Aid: Africa CDC Thanks India For Critical Support
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) extended gratitude to India for emergency pharmaceutical supplies in the midst of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ayushman Bharat, Education Policy Discussed At Delhi Workshop For Lawmakers
Healthcare reforms, implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the growing role of digital communication in politics dominated discussions at a workshop attended by nearly 80 MPs and MLAs in the national capital on Monday.
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Public Health Spend Nearly Triples In A Decade, Household Burden Falls: Report
The report noted that government spending on health received a significant boost during the COVID-19 pandemic, when expenditure rose to 1.84 per cent of GDP in 2021-22.
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Government Health Expenditure Rises To 1.43 % Of GDP In Fiscal Year 2022-2023: Health Ministry
Government health expenditure in India has increased to 1.43 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022–23, which is a steady rise in public investment in the healthcare sector, according to data released by the government on Wednesday.
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ICMR Launches India's Largest Biomedical Technology Transfer Platform
ICMR's launch of the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform marks an important moment for India's biomedical sector.
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World Health Assembly 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reaffirms India's Commitment To Universal Health Coverage
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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Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
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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India's Pandemic Preparedness: Which Healthcare Areas Need Urgent Attention?
India has made progress in healthcare, but Covid-19 showed that more needs to be done
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses 90 Crore ABHA Registrations, Nearly Half Are Women
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country, the government said on Saturday.
-
Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
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.
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
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.
-
Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
-
Ebola Aid: Africa CDC Thanks India For Critical Support
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) extended gratitude to India for emergency pharmaceutical supplies in the midst of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
-
Ayushman Bharat, Education Policy Discussed At Delhi Workshop For Lawmakers
Healthcare reforms, implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the growing role of digital communication in politics dominated discussions at a workshop attended by nearly 80 MPs and MLAs in the national capital on Monday.
-
Public Health Spend Nearly Triples In A Decade, Household Burden Falls: Report
The report noted that government spending on health received a significant boost during the COVID-19 pandemic, when expenditure rose to 1.84 per cent of GDP in 2021-22.
-
Government Health Expenditure Rises To 1.43 % Of GDP In Fiscal Year 2022-2023: Health Ministry
Government health expenditure in India has increased to 1.43 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022–23, which is a steady rise in public investment in the healthcare sector, according to data released by the government on Wednesday.
-
ICMR Launches India's Largest Biomedical Technology Transfer Platform
ICMR's launch of the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform marks an important moment for India's biomedical sector.
-
World Health Assembly 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reaffirms India's Commitment To Universal Health Coverage
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.
-
Delhi Government Plans Rs 13 Lakh Health Insurance Cover For Children With Disabilities
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
-
India's Pandemic Preparedness: Which Healthcare Areas Need Urgent Attention?
India has made progress in healthcare, but Covid-19 showed that more needs to be done
-
Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
