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Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
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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.
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9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
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Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.
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25 Districts In Gujarat Bring Leprosy Cases Below Elimination Threshold
On the eve of Anti Leprosy Day, Gujarat has reported significant progress in its fight against leprosy, bringing disease prevalence below the elimination threshold of one case per 10,000 population in 25 districts, official
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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
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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.
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Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
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The Rise Of Unqualified Doctors In Pakistan And Its Impact On Public Health
Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan.
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Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
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New Lancet Report Sets Citizen-Centred Healthcare Guidelines For India
The Lancet Commissions new report charts a rights-based, citizen-centred roadmap for Universal Health Coverage in India, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. It calls for innovative financing, stronger public healthcare and digital integration.
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Voice-Enabled, Multilingual AI Vital For Inclusive Healthcare In India: Officials
For artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver meaningful public value in a linguistically diverse country like India, it must be multilingual and voice-enabled according to Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD).
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Union Budget 2026-27: Indian Health Leaders Urge Government To Boost Public Spending
The healthcare industry leaders and experts on Monday urged the government to significantly scale up public spending on healthcare in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
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Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
-
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.
-
9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
-
Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.
-
25 Districts In Gujarat Bring Leprosy Cases Below Elimination Threshold
On the eve of Anti Leprosy Day, Gujarat has reported significant progress in its fight against leprosy, bringing disease prevalence below the elimination threshold of one case per 10,000 population in 25 districts, official
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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
-
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.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
-
The Rise Of Unqualified Doctors In Pakistan And Its Impact On Public Health
Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
-
New Lancet Report Sets Citizen-Centred Healthcare Guidelines For India
The Lancet Commissions new report charts a rights-based, citizen-centred roadmap for Universal Health Coverage in India, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. It calls for innovative financing, stronger public healthcare and digital integration.
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Voice-Enabled, Multilingual AI Vital For Inclusive Healthcare In India: Officials
For artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver meaningful public value in a linguistically diverse country like India, it must be multilingual and voice-enabled according to Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD).
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Union Budget 2026-27: Indian Health Leaders Urge Government To Boost Public Spending
The healthcare industry leaders and experts on Monday urged the government to significantly scale up public spending on healthcare in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
