healthcare access

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...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed the Rajya Sabha that a total of 87.91 lakh Ayushman cards have been created in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sajjad Ahmad...

Palghar, March 10 Maharashtra BJP MLA Sneha Dube Pandit has urged women from marginalized and tribal communities to seek free sanitary napkins through the public distribution system (PDS) and said she will also raise their concerns in the state assembly.Speaking at an event to mark...

Palghar, March 8 A pregnant tribal woman was allegedly denied admission at the Dahanu sub-district hospital in Palghar on Sunday morning for delivery, after which she had to seek treatment at other private facilities in the area.According to Shobha Machhi, an anganwadi worker from Vadkun, the...

Islamabad, March 7 – Pakistan’s persistent polio outbreak reflects political neglect, with successive governments failing to establish a coherent national narrative promoting vaccination, while also failing to counter extremist propaganda.A report released on Saturday said that the current...

Reasi, March 7, 2026: The Indian Army conducted a medical patrol in the general area of Ransoo on March 7, 2026, to provide essential healthcare services to the local population residing in remote and border areas. The initiative aimed to extend free medical consultation, basic treatment, and...

New Delhi, March 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana reflects the central government's commitment to ensuring access to quality medicines at affordable prices for every citizen of the country.The prime minister also said that...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Day today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi wished all those who have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Yojana.Highlighting the impact of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the Prime...

Kolkata, March 5 SastaSundar, an affordable healthcare platform, is expanding its hybrid model, which combines neighborhood-integrated health clinics, digital medical services, and a wide pharmaceutical distribution network, to increase access to low-cost healthcare, a company official said.As...

Gangtok, February 28 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls, stating that the initiative will protect their health and future."In a significant step towards...

Mumbai, February 28 The Maharashtra government said on Saturday that it will hold a meeting with major hospitals in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in a month to encourage their participation in central and state government health schemes, amid concerns over low enrollment and inadequate...

Kabul, February 26 – Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, has warned that restrictions and cuts in international funding have severely affected Afghan women's access to essential healthcare services, local media reported on...

Dehradun, February 25 – The benefits of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), launched in 2024, are reaching every corner of the country, including remote and isolated areas.The Ayushman Bharat-Vay Vandana Yojana has proven to be a lifeline for the people of the...

Kochi, February 25 – The Kerala High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Centre's stance on establishing an AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in the state, reigniting a debate that resurfaces regularly and leads to renewed disappointment.While hearing a petition on the...

Bengaluru, February 25: The Karnataka government launched the 'Kusuma Sanjeevini' program, under which patients suffering from haemophilia will receive treatment free of charge.Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the decision to provide free medicines to haemophilia...

In Washington, D.C., the issue of paid family and medical leave was a major topic of discussion on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers were debating whether the federal government should set a national standard or allow states and employers to decide.During a hearing titled "Balancing Careers and Care...