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International Nurses Day Observed At Thoothukudi Medical College With Awareness Rally
World Nurses Day was observed at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Tuesday with an awareness rally and participation from doctors, nurses, trainee nursing students, and hospital staff.
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London Zoo To Let Visitors Watch Vets Treat Animals In New Public-Facing Facility
London Zoo will soon allow visitors to watch veterinarians at work, offering a rare public window into animal healthcare and conservation.
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Ahmedabad Civic Body To Conduct HPV Vaccination Drive Today
Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will conduct a city-wide mega vaccination drive on May 7 as part of its ongoing HPV immunisation programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
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New Swasth Bharat Portal Explained: Unifying India's Health Systems Via Digital Integration
The ABDM-compliant Swasth Bharat Portal aims to reduce duplication, enable secure data exchange, and improve decision-making across national health programmes.
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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Centre Revises Fire Safety Rules For Healthcare Facilities, Patient Safety Priority
The National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities (2026) mark a significant upgrade in fire safety preparedness across hospitals.
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India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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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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Health Minister JP Nadda To Inaugurate 10th National Public Health Summit In Chandigarh
The annual Summit provides a valuable opportunity for States and UTs to present innovative, evidence-based, and outcome-oriented interventions in public healthcare service delivery
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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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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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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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Japan International Cooperation Agency Extends Rs 3,708 Crore Support For Maharashtra Healthcare Sector
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs
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AIIMS Rajkot Records Surge In Surgeries, Over 1,900 Procedures Performed In 2025
Rajkot, April 12 (IANS) With surgical procedures at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot rising from 861 in 2024 to 1,927 in 2025, the institute has reported a sharp expansion in its clinical capacity alongside growing patien
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International Nurses Day Observed At Thoothukudi Medical College With Awareness Rally
World Nurses Day was observed at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Tuesday with an awareness rally and participation from doctors, nurses, trainee nursing students, and hospital staff.
-
London Zoo To Let Visitors Watch Vets Treat Animals In New Public-Facing Facility
London Zoo will soon allow visitors to watch veterinarians at work, offering a rare public window into animal healthcare and conservation.
-
Ahmedabad Civic Body To Conduct HPV Vaccination Drive Today
Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will conduct a city-wide mega vaccination drive on May 7 as part of its ongoing HPV immunisation programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
-
New Swasth Bharat Portal Explained: Unifying India's Health Systems Via Digital Integration
The ABDM-compliant Swasth Bharat Portal aims to reduce duplication, enable secure data exchange, and improve decision-making across national health programmes.
-
India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
-
Centre Revises Fire Safety Rules For Healthcare Facilities, Patient Safety Priority
The National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities (2026) mark a significant upgrade in fire safety preparedness across hospitals.
-
India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
-
Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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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
-
Health Minister JP Nadda To Inaugurate 10th National Public Health Summit In Chandigarh
The annual Summit provides a valuable opportunity for States and UTs to present innovative, evidence-based, and outcome-oriented interventions in public healthcare service delivery
-
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.
-
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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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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Japan International Cooperation Agency Extends Rs 3,708 Crore Support For Maharashtra Healthcare Sector
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs
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AIIMS Rajkot Records Surge In Surgeries, Over 1,900 Procedures Performed In 2025
Rajkot, April 12 (IANS) With surgical procedures at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot rising from 861 in 2024 to 1,927 in 2025, the institute has reported a sharp expansion in its clinical capacity alongside growing patien
