Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) The expansion of screening and advanced treatment services for thalassaemia in Gujarat was highlighted on World Thalassaemia Day, observed on Friday. The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital marked the occasion by outlining its integrated approach, which combines prevention, diagnosis and long-term care for patients.The hospital said its efforts are aligned with the global theme “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen”, which focuses on early detec…
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Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. The programme recorded 5,14,566 cumulative vaccinations (including previously immunised) out of 5,62,324 eligible girls as of May 6.On Wednesday alone, 7,913 adolescent girls were vaccinated across the state. The overall coverage under the campaign stands at 91.5 per cent.State Health Mini…
Gandhinagar, May 5 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister, Praful Pansheriya, on Tuesday called on students not to fear failure and to persevere through setbacks, while expressing concern over the rising incidence of suicides among young people, as he honoured Bhavnagar Civil Hospital doctor, Ganesh Baraiya, in Gandhinagar.Dr Baraiya, described as a dedicated doctor who overcame physical challenges of dwarfism through his strong determination, was felicitated by the minister at a ceremony where his acad…
Gandhinagar, May 4 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday announced the formation of Jan Arogya Samitis in urban areas and the restructuring of existing Rogi Kalyan Samitis as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and increase public participation under the Ayushman Bharat programme.The move follows the transition of Ayushman Bharat Urban Health Centres into Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, aimed at ensuring citizens receive quality primary healthcare services at their doorste…
Dahod, April 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government has sought a detailed report from district authorities after a mass illness linked to a private wedding function in Dahod left hundreds requiring medical attention, with 34 people still admitted in hospitals as of Tuesday. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the incident occurred on Monday evening at a private event and confirmed that government facilities were treating the affected persons.“The incident occurred yesterday evening at…
Ahmedabad, April 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday evening as part of her two-day official visit to Gujarat. She arrived in the city after attending the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot, where she served as the chief guest and awarded degrees to graduating students of the institute’s inaugural MBBS batch.On her arrival at Ahmedabad Airport, President Murmu was accorded a formal and warm welcome by Governor…
Gandhinagar, March 17 (IANS) A significant expansion of Gujarat’s public health system, including higher financial support for mothers, wider insurance coverage, and plans for large-scale medical infrastructure, was outlined as the state Assembly approved Rs 25,403.23 crore for the Health and Family Welfare Department for 2026-27. Presenting the budgetary demands in the Assembly on Tuesday, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the allocation marked an 8.63 per cent increase over the previ…
Gandhinagar, March 17 (IANS) A one-day medical check-up camp for members of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and journalists was organised on Tuesday at the Assembly premises, providing allopathic, ayurvedic, and homoeopathic health services.The camp was inaugurated by the Speaker Shankar Chaudhary along with State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.Speaking at the inauguration, Chaudhary emphasised the importance of preventive health measures, stating, “Health check-ups are necessary not after…
Surat/Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) The Gujarat government is expanding its network of laboratories across the state to ensure citizens have access to pure food and quality medicines, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said in the state Assembly on Thursday. Speaking in response to a query regarding the food and drug laboratories, Pansheriya added that a new advanced Food and Drug Laboratory is being established in Surat.”To ensure that citizens receive pure food and quality medicines, Gujarat is …
Gandhinagar, March 5 (IANS) The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 2025–26 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public healthcare facilities in the state.Announcing the decision, state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the revised list now includes 1,479 essential medicines, including surgical items and diagnostic supplies, that will be provided free of cost t…