Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Amid deaths of women due to postpartum challenges, the Rajasthan government has taken a major initiative aimed at improving maternal healthcare. The state will introduce a ‘Prasav Sakhi’ (Birthing Companion) system in government hospitals to provide dedicated support and coordinated care for high‑risk pregnant women.The initiative, launched under the directives of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, seeks to make maternal and child health services more patient‑centric…
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Gandhinagar, July 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday approved Rs 14.90 crore to establish 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals, expanding access to addiction treatment and rehabilitation services across the state as part of its ‘Drug-Free Gujarat’ initiative.The administrative approval for the expenditure has been granted for the 2026-27 financial year under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, according to an official statement issued by the state gover…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) District hospital casualty wards should be urgently converted into fully functional Emergency Care Departments with triage, resuscitation, and other facilities, panellists said in a post‑Budget webinar session, according to an official statement on Monday.These emergency care departments should also have ambulance bays, diagnostics, and emergency operating theatres.A Post‑Budget webinar session was conducted where discussions focused on strengthening of Emergency an…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) In a major step to strengthen cancer care in India, the government has announced the setting up of Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in district hospitals across the country over the next three years, according to the official statement.The decision was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, with 200 centres planned to be established during 2025-26 itself.The move aims to bring chemotherapy services closer to patients’ homes and reduce the pressure on big tertiary hospit…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all states and union territories have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) till December 31 – a comprehensive quality framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).This is a landmark milestone in the journey to strengthen the quality of public healthcare services, said Health Ministry.“The achievement marks a proud moment…