Primary Healthcare
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
-
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.
-
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.
-
Digital Health Revolution: India Pitches Plan At World Health Assembly
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Genev
-
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.
-
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
-
Indian Expanding Digital Health Infrastructure, Enhancing Disease Surveillance, Says Ayush Minister
The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush
-
Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
-
AI Offers Strategic Opportunity To Transform India's Healthcare And Advance Universal Health Coverage: NITI Aayog Member
Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that integrating AI with India's growing digital public health infrastructure will ensure interoperability, real-time analytics and more efficient resource allocation across the health system.
-
Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
-
Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
-
Rising Public Health Spending Improved Access To Preventive, Curative Care: Economic Survey 2025-26
Increasing public health spending has improved access and affordability of preventive and curative care in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
AI-Enabled Stethoscopes May Boost Diagnosis Of Heart Diseases: Study
Amid growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a new large-scale clinical trial published in The Lancet on Thursday showed that an AI-enabled stethoscope can boost early detection of various heart diseases.
-
Canada's Healthcare In Focus After Indian Man Dies Post 8-Hour Hospital Wait
The death of a 44-year-old Indian origin man in Canada -- who allegedly passed away without receiving emergency care despite an eight-hour wait at an Edmonton hospital -- has put focus on the Canadian healthcare system
-
Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
-
100 Aarogya Mandirs Every Month: Delhi's Grand Healthcare Push
Delhi's primary healthcare network is set for a major expansion, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announcing a plan to open nearly 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month across the capital.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Digital Health Revolution: India Pitches Plan At World Health Assembly
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Genev
-
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.
-
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
-
Indian Expanding Digital Health Infrastructure, Enhancing Disease Surveillance, Says Ayush Minister
The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush
-
Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
-
AI Offers Strategic Opportunity To Transform India's Healthcare And Advance Universal Health Coverage: NITI Aayog Member
Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that integrating AI with India's growing digital public health infrastructure will ensure interoperability, real-time analytics and more efficient resource allocation across the health system.
-
Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
-
Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
-
Rising Public Health Spending Improved Access To Preventive, Curative Care: Economic Survey 2025-26
Increasing public health spending has improved access and affordability of preventive and curative care in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
AI-Enabled Stethoscopes May Boost Diagnosis Of Heart Diseases: Study
Amid growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a new large-scale clinical trial published in The Lancet on Thursday showed that an AI-enabled stethoscope can boost early detection of various heart diseases.
-
Canada's Healthcare In Focus After Indian Man Dies Post 8-Hour Hospital Wait
The death of a 44-year-old Indian origin man in Canada -- who allegedly passed away without receiving emergency care despite an eight-hour wait at an Edmonton hospital -- has put focus on the Canadian healthcare system
-
Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
-
100 Aarogya Mandirs Every Month: Delhi's Grand Healthcare Push
Delhi's primary healthcare network is set for a major expansion, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announcing a plan to open nearly 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month across the capital.
