ministry of health and family welfare

Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda stated today that timely diagnosis, quick referral, and access to quality treatment can save lives and prevent lifelong disability from stroke. He made this statement while virtually addressing the 3rd edition of FICCI's National Stroke...

March 20, New Delhi – The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized the ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ to strengthen HIV response at the district level in Haryana and Delhi, focusing on targeted, data-driven interventions.A total of 219 districts have been identified for intensified...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved major regulatory reforms to promote ease of doing business and strengthen the food safety framework. The reforms were finalized following detailed discussions with states, union territories, and stakeholders, and are in line with the...

New Delhi, March 13. In a strong statement against the stigmatization of menstruation, AAP MP Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha said on Friday that the nation cannot truly call itself progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or fear...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a Post-Budget Webinar Series today on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling the Aspirations of People."The session was organized to discuss the Union Budget announcement, with a focus on strengthening mental health infrastructure through...

New Delhi, March 5. The transformative potential of AI in healthcare can only be realized if it is built on a foundation of trust, ethics, and inclusion, according to an official statement on Thursday.Closing the diagnostic gap, eliminating algorithmic bias, and ensuring equitable access...

New Delhi, March 5 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Health, the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, and the Commissioner of Police, Bhopal, over allegations that an assistant professor at the institute died...

The first Regional Workshop on Disaster Resilient Hospitals for the Northeastern Region was successfully held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati. This workshop marked a significant step towards strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience of healthcare institutions...

The Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar and the Chief Medical Officer of Srinagar launched the HPV vaccination campaign at the UPHC Batmaloo for 14-year-old girls.February 28, Srinagar: On Friday, the Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Srinagar, inaugurated...

Jaipur, February 26 – V.M. Katoch, former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, described the nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as a landmark moment in...

Kochi, February 25 The Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to conduct a feasibility study within two weeks in coordination with the state government regarding the proposed site in Kozhikode district for an AIIMS, saying that the need for the medical institute in Kerala "cannot be...

New Delhi, February 22 – The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) on Monday challenging the decision to drastically reduce the qualifying cut-off percentages for the NEET-PG 2025–26 examination.According to the daily cause list published on the website of the...

New Delhi, February 22 – Aiming to strengthen institutional collaboration and expand exposure to diverse research ecosystems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organized a three-day conclave, SANVAD 2026, according to an official on Sunday.The ICMR, which falls under the Department...

New Delhi, February 17 The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has told the Supreme Court that 95,913 additional candidates have become eligible for NEET-PG 2025 counselling after the qualifying cut-off percentile was reduced.In an affidavit filed in the top court, the...

New Delhi, February 17 – The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has told the Supreme Court that it had no role whatsoever in the decision to reduce the qualifying cut-off percentile for NEET-PG 2025–26, adding that its function is strictly limited to conducting the...

February 13, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan-1 and 2, and on the occasion, released a commemorative postage stamp and coin. The administrative buildings reflect the Prime Minister's vision for a modern, efficient, accessible, and...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially reveal the name of the complex, "Seva Teerth," tomorrow at approximately 1:30 PM in the National Capital. Following this, the Prime Minister will formally inaugurate Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, and also address a public event at Seva...

New Delhi, February 9 The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed memoranda of understanding with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited, to strengthen initiatives related to drug safety, quality assurance, and capacity building...