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Chandigarh, April 11 AAP leader Baltej Pannu on Saturday accused the Haryana government of failing to implement the Ayushman scheme and urged Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to focus on the state's health system, which he described as "on life support" instead of targeting Punjab.Pannu, who...

Chandigarh, April 10 The Haryana chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday urged the state government to clear pending dues for private hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying that otherwise it may not be possible for them to continue providing services...

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...

Jaipur, April 6 Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Monday that the delay in payments to hospitals under the state government's health scheme has led to disruptions in medical services and has forced patients to bear heavy expenses.Gehlot said that payments worth around Rs...

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...

Jaipur, April 2 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchmark for the nation.Citing data and policy...

Sangrur, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village on Thursday.This marks a significant expansion of grassroots healthcare infrastructure, as a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility, built at a cost of Rs 11.70 crore, begins...

New Delhi, April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns about deficiencies in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and stated that the government should, at the very least, show respect and provide support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice...

New Delhi, April 1 A member of parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urged the government on Wednesday to expand free healthcare access across the country, criticizing the growing commercialization of medical services and the practices of private hospitals and insurance companies.Sant...

Amaravati, March 31 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that village meetings, camps, and awareness programs will be held every fourth Saturday under the 'Swarna Andhra Population Management' initiative to improve public health.Reviewing the Sanjeevani project, Naidu directed officials to...

Shimla, March 28 A heated debate occurred between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Saturday during a discussion on a cut motion related to the health department.Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur raised several questions regarding the state...

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...

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...

On Thursday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that healthcare and education are the top priorities of his government.In his reply to the debate on grant demands in the Assembly, the Chief Minister assured that the government would not cut a single rupee from the funds allocated...

Shivpuri, March 25 – A week-long free health camp organized in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, has been officially recognized by the India Book of Records, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.The multi-specialty health camp was held from March 17 to March 24 at the...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Tuesday that 150 Ayush health centers are being developed across the state at a cost of Rs 44 crore.The Minister noted that the initiative is designed to promote traditional Indian medicine and improve access to...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is experiencing a significant increase in the number of pilgrims visiting during the ongoing Navratri festival. Over 200,000 devotees have paid their respects in the first six days. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the...

Tirupati, March 22 A Chennai-based company donated Rs 1 crore to the TTD's Sri Balaji Arogya Varaprasadini scheme on Sunday.The donation cheque was handed over to the Additional Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary."A Chennai-based company, Subbarow...

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...