healthcare access

Rudraprayag, March 25 A helicopter service was launched on Wednesday in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand to transport pregnant women to hospitals; under this initiative, one woman was transported from Jakholi to the district hospital, officials said.The service is free for pregnant...

Chandigarh, March 24 – The Punjab government is actively considering a proposal to allow hospitals in other states to be enlisted to treat children with cancer from the state under the official health insurance scheme, an official said on Tuesday.“Recently, we received an enrollment request...

New Delhi, March 24 The South-East Asia region continues to bear a disproportionate burden of tuberculosis, one of the leading infectious diseases worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) official on Tuesday.On World TB Day, the WHO called for stronger national leadership...

Bhopal, March 23 Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Monday that the state government is undertaking special initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of women at every stage of their lives, from adolescence to...

Jaipur, March 23 – Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a sharp attack on the government led by Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday, alleging that Rajasthan's once "world-class" healthcare model is being systematically weakened due to neglect.Speaking on the social media platform X, Ashok...

Kolkata, March 20 The Trinamool Congress released its manifesto for the West Bengal elections on Friday, betting heavily on welfare politics and appealing to its strong base of female voters with 10 pledges encompassing expanding existing welfare schemes, improved healthcare access, and...

Washington, March 20 – Facing rising healthcare costs and access gaps, US senators advanced bipartisan proposals on drug pricing, maternal care, and insurance reform.During a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing, lawmakers from both parties presented a range of bills...

Washington, March 19 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to exempt doctors and healthcare workers from a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the cost could deepen workforce shortages and restrict access to care across the country.The “H-1Bs for Physicians...

New Delhi, March 18 The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Delhi government's response to a plea challenging the decision of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) to provide free treatment to only 10 per cent of beds and 25 per cent of cases in the outpatient department for...

Gandhinagar, March 17 – A significant expansion of Gujarat’s public health system, including increased financial support for mothers, wider insurance coverage, and plans for large-scale medical infrastructure, was outlined as the state Assembly approved Rs 25,403.23 crore for the Health and...

Bengaluru, March 17 Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday that his department was focused on presenting the ground reality and improving healthcare delivery, even as the opposition accused the government of "mismanagement and internal conflicts".Responding to a discussion...

Aizawl, March 16 Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the upgraded version of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme and a dedicated 24-hour call centre on Monday.The new version of the scheme, which will come into effect from April 1, introduces stricter emergency protocols and expanded...

March 15, New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced a major push for healthcare infrastructure in Assam, launching projects worth nearly ₹2,092 crore.At an event in Guwahati, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the Prag-jyotishpur Medical College and Hospital, built at a...

Guwahati, March 15 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party on Sunday of misappropriating around Rs 150 crore annually from Assam's healthcare budget during its 15-year tenure in the state, alleging that corruption had severely weakened the public health system.Addressing a...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday that the state government has issued an order approving the implementation of Universal Health Coverage to ensure health protection for all sections of society.In a Facebook post, the minister said the scheme was...

Mohali, March 14 Terming health as a fundamental right and emphasizing the need to make quality healthcare accessible to all, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh urged private hospitals on Saturday to reserve at least 20 per cent of their beds under government schemes to ensure affordable...

New Delhi, March 14 Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's healthcare sector has undergone a transformative expansion in infrastructure, medical education, and access to affordable care in the last decade, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Saturday.Addressing the...

New Delhi, March 13 The Safdarjung Hospital administration will launch the country's first online critical care follow-up clinic for patients discharged from the ICU who can receive doctors' advice as they continue to recover at home.The online follow-up clinic will be available through an...

New Delhi, March 13 P&G Health announced on Friday that its CSR initiative has been benefiting over 20,000 people from underserved communities in 18 villages and 10 islands along the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.P&G SEHAT's boat clinic initiative was launched to provide consistent...

Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 – The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati.Patients at the government-run Amravati Super...