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Patna, April 11 Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bihar over leadership changes and Nitish Kumar's impending move to the Rajya Sabha, the state government has made a major decision that has sparked concern among thousands of government doctors.In a significant policy move, the Bihar Health...

Patna, April 11 The Bihar government announced on Saturday a complete ban on private practice by doctors employed in government hospitals.According to a notification issued by the state Health Department, the decision was taken under the state's flagship programme 'Saat Nischay-3' (seven...

Chandigarh, April 11 Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to reserve 33 percent each of the 150 MBBS seats and 850 beds at the under-construction Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram for students and residents of Haryana.He also said that the fees...

Shimla, April 9 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday that under the HimCare scheme, government hospitals will be paid the lower amount between the actual cost of treatment and the fixed package rate.He was presiding over a meeting to review positive reforms...

Patna, April 8 – Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, has launched a scathing attack on Bihar's healthcare system following the circulation of a disturbing video from Gaya on social media.The video, reportedly from the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College...

New Delhi, April 7 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called on Tuesday for a commitment to build a healthcare system that supports, respects, and empowers nurses, asserting that their voices "must guide our priorities" as India's healthcare future depends on it.The Leader of the Opposition posted a...

Chandigarh, April 6 Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Monday said that 195 specialist doctors will be recruited on a contractual basis in government hospitals to address the shortage of specialists.The minister said the recruitment process will be transparent and merit-based."For...

Gorakhpur (UP), April 6 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday assured financial assistance to individuals seeking aid for treatment of serious illnesses, according to an official statement.During a Janata Darshan held at the Gorakhnath Temple here, Adityanath met nearly 200...

Chandigarh, April 5 The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided cashless medical treatment to over two lakh families in Punjab, easing their financial burden, Health Minister Balbir Singh said on Sunday.The scheme ensures patients receive treatment without worrying about costs, covering services...

Chandigarh, April 3 The Haryana government has approved a proposal of over Rs 54 crore to strengthen blood transfusion services in the state, officials said on Friday.The decision was taken at the 21st executive body meeting of the Haryana State Blood Transfusion Council (HSBTC), chaired by...

New Delhi, April 1 In an effort to strengthen mental health services, the government has launched the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been...

Jaipur, April 1 – Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the latest episode of his digital series “Intezaar Shastra”, has questioned the delay in inaugurating the Institute of Cardiology at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, and accused the state government of neglecting public healthcare.“Are...

Bengaluru, March 28 The Karnataka government has constructed a massive, state-of-the-art 450-bed children's hospital at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said on Saturday.Speaking after inaugurating the new hospital, Patil said it has been built to...

New Delhi, March 27 The Centre is working with states to promote the greater use of generic medicines in government hospitals, said Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Friday.Responding to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, Patel said that according to...

Ranchi, March 26 The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the director-general of health services to file a detailed affidavit on the status of burn wards in government hospitals across the state.A division bench of Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar was hearing a public...

Patiala, March 26 Nursing staff at three government medical colleges and hospitals in Punjab went on an indefinite strike on Thursday, defying the state government's decision to invoke the Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) as they demanded the restoration of the Rs 4,600 pay scale...

Chandigarh, March 25 Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said on Wednesday that the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is helping to ensure timely treatment for newborns and young children without financial or administrative delays.Under the scheme, families receive cashless health coverage of up to...

Ranchi, March 24 Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announced on Tuesday that over 1,200 doctors will be recruited soon to strengthen healthcare services across the state.He said the appointments would be made through the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) to address the shortage...

New Delhi, March 24 Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda highlighted on Tuesday that there are 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country that provide affordable generic medicines to people.Responding to supplementary queries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, the minister said...

Chandigarh, March 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday listed several health sector initiatives his government has taken, announcing that 100 more 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' will become operational this month, with 400 more to follow.Mann said previous governments had neglected the health...