Latest Healthcare News & Updates

Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Congress National General Secretary, former Deputy Chief Minister and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan has failed to uphold its basic responsibilities of providing quality education, healthcare and public safety, accusing it of administrative negligence and poor governance. Pilot said on Friday that the condition of the education and healthcare systems continues to deteriorate. He cited the deaths of pregnant w…

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday highlighted the inauguration of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, vowing to take the number of the city’s neighbourhood health centres from 415 to 1,100 in the coming months. In a message on X, CM Rekha Gupta said, “Today, 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs were inaugurated in Shakoorpur. Our resolve is that every Delhi resident should get better health services right near their home and colony.”“In this direction, toda…

Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Chandigarh not just as a city, but as a model of development in healthcare, education and connectivity. “Chandigarh is known for its planned development, better lifestyle and ease of living. Chandigarh is also recognised for its excellent healthcare facilities. Above all, it is blessed by Maa Chandi. That is why the development of Chandigarh has always been a priority for the NDA government,” PM Modi said after inaug…

Jind (Haryana), July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Haryana’s Jind has become a ‘sushasan model’ (good governance model) owing to the “double-engine” government, as he flagged off the country’s first hydrogen-run train. He also said that had the Gulf war happened before 2014, Indian Railways would’ve been paralysed as a large part of the fleet used to run on diesel.Speaking at the launch of the country’s first 10-coach hydrogen-powered train named NaMo Green Rail …

Chandigarh, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jind in Haryana on July 17 would mark a significant milestone in the state’s development journey, with the launch of development projects and the flagging off of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, heralding a new era of green and modern transportation in India, state Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma said on Tuesday.He said the rally in Jind would itself be organised as an eco-friendly event, generating tremendous e…

Chennai, July 14 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Cabinet is set to give final approval to key Budget proposals and clear the state’s first full Budget at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on July 16, ahead of its likely presentation in the Assembly during the first week of August. The Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 10.30 a.m. at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, where ministers are expected to deliberate on the government’s financial priorities before granting formal approval to the Budg…

Guwahati, July 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state’s three-tier cancer care programme has significantly improved cancer treatment outcomes, with the survival rate reaching 62 per cent, which is substantially higher than the national average.Sharing the achievement on social media, the Chief Minister attributed the improved survival rate to timely screening, early diagnosis and prompt treatment under the state’s integrated cancer care model.”Our 3-tier canc…

Agartala, July 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said the state government is working to modernise government hospitals and build an integrated healthcare system to ensure quality, technology-driven and affordable medical services for people across the state.The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the newly constructed 50-bed Agartala Civil Hospital in the state capital, named after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.Describing the inauguration as a significant mileston…

Nashik, July 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that the government and private institutions must work together to ensure that quality healthcare reaches the last person in society, He made these remarks while inaugurating a private health facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, according to an official statement.Birla noted that the Central government has been working to promote the health and well-being of all.He observed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged …

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand will move ahead with clear goals and concrete outcomes after his talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, highlighting expanded cooperation across trade, technology, investment, agriculture, defence, healthcare, education and culture.In a post on X, PM Modi said his meeting with PM Luxon was “extensive and fruitful” and underlined the importance of recent high-level engage…