healthcare infrastructure

Lucknow, March 22 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to 1,228 newly selected nursing officers on Sunday, highlighting the state government's commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and also its dedication to "empowering" the aspirations of...

Kolkata, March 21 Police arrested three elevator operators and two security personnel on Saturday over the death of a man who allegedly got trapped in an elevator at the state-run R G Kar Hospital a day earlier, a senior officer said.The five individuals were detained on Friday evening after...

Kolkata/New Delhi, March 21 – A 40-year-old visitor died in a freak elevator accident at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday morning, raising concerns about administrative lapses and criminal activity that allegedly affect services at even West Bengal's reputable public...

Kolkata, March 21 A man died after allegedly being trapped in a lift at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata on Friday, sparking a political storm ahead of the Assembly elections. The opposition BJP has alleged negligence and demanded a murder investigation...

Bhubaneswar, March 18 – The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed a major uproar on Wednesday as Opposition MLAs from the BJD and Congress staged a symbolic funeral procession, demanding the resignation of Health Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, over the fire at the SCB Medical College 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...

New Delhi, March 17 – From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and now pursuing the elimination of measles and rubella – India's immunization journey is one of verified, milestone-by-milestone achievements...

New Delhi, March 16 Nominated Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty urged the Centre on Monday to establish an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the Raichur district of Karnataka, citing decades of underdevelopment and poor healthcare infrastructure in northern Karnataka.Raising the...

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 alleged on Sunday that the Congress, during its previous 15 years of rule in Assam, "pocketed" Rs 150 crore per year from the state's healthcare budget.The BJP, on the other hand, has transformed the sector within its 10 years of rule in the...

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...

New Delhi, March 15 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Assam, where he is scheduled to participate in several key events and interact with party leaders ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.His visit focuses on reviewing development initiatives...

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...

Moradabad, March 14 – Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has made sustained efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure, strengthen medical education, and improve access to quality healthcare, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda said on Saturday.Addressing...

Mohali, March 13 Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday said the state government will set up a dedicated startup hub here, modeled after the world-renowned Pangyo Techno Valley in South Korea.He also said Mohali is rapidly emerging as a major technology and startup hub under the...

New Delhi, March 10 Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that 43 new medical colleges have been established across the country for the academic year 2025–26.As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the government has approved 11,682 MBBS...

New Delhi, March 9 One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent, experts said on Monday.In a post-budget webinar breakout session, experts discussed the Union Budget announcements, which focus...

New Delhi, March 9 Public health experts, clinicians, administrators, and representatives from state governments called on Monday for strengthening pre-hospital emergency response systems, integrating the 112 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) with ambulance services and hospitals to...

New Delhi, March 9 A senior health ministry official highlighted on Monday the rising demand for allied health professionals driven by demographic transition, the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, and the rapid adoption of advanced...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's healthcare infrastructure has significantly strengthened in recent years. Addressing the webinar 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vighyan – Fulfilling the Aspirations of the People' held after the budget, Mr. Modi emphasized that fulfilling the aspirations of...