New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, said on Tuesday.Speaking in a session during the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ at Bharat Mandapam here, she highlighted the transformative role of AI in advancing public …
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Tuesday underscored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s healthcare sector, asserting that technology must serve as a force multiplier to promote inclusivity and health equity.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in the national Capital, Patel said the true strength of AI lies in its ability to bridge health inequities and support India’s governance model.“The real m…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) During the last five years – from April 2020 to January 2026 – nearly 5.69 crore Ayushman cards have been created under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply, said that as on January 31, 5.77 crore hospital admissions amounting to Rs. 1.15 lakh crore have been authorised for private hospitals, under the scheme.In resp…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday and held delegation-level talks, discussing bilateral issues. Earlier in the day, Patrick Herminie, who is on a State visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “Honouring Bapu’s enduring legacy and universal ideals. President Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychel…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Sunday arrived in New Delhi after concluding his engagements in Chennai and Mumbai. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel welcomed Hermine at the airport. In a statement shared on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “President Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychelles arrived in New Delhi after productive engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, where he met key stakeholders, i…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Integrating Ayush with modern medicine in public health can help boost Universal Health Coverage, said Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, on Thursday.Speaking at the third day of the World Governments Summit, held in Dubai, UAE, she highlighted the need to shift health systems towards prevention and long-term wellbeing. Addressing the session “From Policy to Practice: Investing in the Future of Integrative Medicine”, Patel noted that th…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026 has made every necessary provision for maintaining the health of India, said Minister of State Anupriya Patel on Sunday.Speaking to IANS, Patel noted that the Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, laid special focus on health, pharma, and chemicals.“India has progressed on the path of self-reliance, and no sector is untouched by it today,” Patel said.Hailing the Biopharma Shakti Mission of Rs 10,000 crore, the MoS stated…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Wednesday, launched an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical education. The programme aims to provide about 50,000 doctors with a foundational understanding of AI and its practical applications in clinical practice, diagnostics, clinical decision-making, research, and medical education.The initiative will en…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launch of BlueBird 6, the heaviest satellite yet, is a proud moment for India, said Union Ministers including JP Nadda and Piyush Goyal on Wednesday while lauding the feat.BlueBird 6, a next-generation communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile, lifted off at 8:55 a.m. aboard ISRO’s Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6 rocket, following a 24-hour countdown from the second launch pad located approximately 135 km e…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India is at the forefront of digital health and innovative technologies, said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, on Monday.Addressing the seventh annual convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, the Minister urged the new doctors to hold onto the touch of humanity during medical practice.“Today, India is at the forefront of digital health and innovative technologies because we want to fulfil …