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Ranchi, Apr 8 Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari said on Wednesday that the state government will soon set up "health cottages" in every panchayat to provide treatment and a healthy environment.Addressing a state-level workshop on eSanjeevani telemedicine in Ranchi, Ansari said that 747...

Hyderabad, April 6 Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha said on Monday that the state government will establish a special mechanism to check food adulteration and take tough measures against those involved in it.The proposed measures include invoking the provisions of the...

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 2 The Haryana government has approved ₹37.60 crore for the construction of eight new primary health centres (PHCs) in rural areas, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said on Thursday.She said the move is aimed at strengthening healthcare services and improving access for people...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 The Odisha government withdrew four bills relating to a threefold increase in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of all MLAs, before Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the budget session sine die, five days ahead of schedule.The bills, which were passed unanimously on the...

Bhubaneswar, March 30 Following the disruption of proceedings in the Odisha Assembly over the death of 12 patients in a fire at a state-run hospital in Cuttack, opposition MLAs submitted a memorandum to Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday, demanding the resignation of the health minister...

New Delhi, March 29 Nisha Mehta, a graduate of the College of Nursing, AIIMS, Delhi, has been appointed as the health minister of Nepal, an official statement said on Sunday.In a statement, AIIMS Delhi said, "This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Saturday that the National Conference-led government is determined to eradicate the drug menace and is preparing to introduce a bill on drug de-addiction during the ongoing budget session.The minister made the statement...

Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna', with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and Rs 292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, Health Minister Balbir Singh...

Colombo, March 27 The Supreme Court fined a former health minister of Sri Lanka 75 million Sri Lankan rupees on Friday for violating fundamental rights by importing medicines under an Indian credit line in 2022 through a company not registered for that purpose.A three-judge bench of the island...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – The Odisha Assembly continued to be disrupted on Wednesday as opposition parties, including the BJD and Congress, intensified their protests over the fire on March 16 in the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, which claimed 12 lives and left many severely...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Amid the ongoing deadlock in the Odisha Assembly, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, on Tuesday reiterated his party’s demand for the immediate resignation of State Health Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, over the fire at the...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Chaos prevailed at the Odisha assembly on Tuesday, with proceedings adjourned multiple times amid opposition protests demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the deaths of 12 patients in a fire at a state-run hospital in Cuttack.Members of the...

New Delhi, March 24 Union Health Minister J P Nadda stated on Tuesday that there is no shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) and Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) in the country, as supply far exceeds domestic demand.Responding to supplementary queries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, the...

On Monday, Meghalaya intensified its efforts to establish a science-based food safety system, with Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla emphasizing that strong laboratories, skilled personnel, and coordinated efforts are crucial. Shylla was speaking at a technical session at the State Food Testing...

The formal inauguration of Shillong Medical College is pending the availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. State Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla stated that the government desires a significant event for the long-awaited project. Previous...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 Proceedings in the Odisha Assembly were disrupted for the fifth consecutive day on Monday as the opposition BJD and Congress demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the death of 12 patients in the fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in...

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...

Amaravati, March 20 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate a state-of-the-art food laboratory in Tirumala on Saturday to ensure stringent quality checks and maintain transparency in supplies.Naidu arrived in Tirumala on Friday as part of his two-day visit to the...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 The proceedings of the Odisha Assembly were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, following frequent adjournments as the opposition BJD and Congress demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the fire incident in a hospital that left 12...