Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, the Council of Ministers has approved Rs 776 crore 13 lakh for the upgradation of 73 health institutions across the state. The move aims to ensure easy, accessible, high-quality health services for citizens, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to the Cabinet decision, 29 sub-health centres will be upgraded into 6-bed primary health centres, while 19 primary health centres will be expanded in…
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Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) Emergency medical teams had responded to 53 incidents during Ahmedabad’s 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra as of Thursday evening, with fainting continuing to account for the highest number of medical emergencies reported along the procession route. According to the latest update from EMRI 108, a total of 53 cases had been attended to during the procession.Of these, 18 were cases of fainting, followed by seven requiring first aid, five cases each of falls and breathing problem…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Delhi government has decided to launch a ‘Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme’ for the health protection of 2.7 lakh registered building and construction workers and their families, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday. The scheme is expected to cover nearly 10 lakh people, she said, adding that the government expects to spend approximately Rs 200 crore annually on the scheme.Besides annual health check-ups for workers and their families,…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated NAMO Hospital for the nation in Daman, marking a major addition to the Union Territory’s healthcare infrastructure and the wider region. The hospital was inaugurated during the Prime Minister’s visit to Daman, during which he will launch multiple development projects across the healthcare, connectivity, tourism, and public infrastructure sectors.NAMO Hospital is intended to strengthen access to specialised medical care for…