New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate the ‘World Homoeopathy Day 2026’ on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan with a two‑day interactive forum to showcase research advancements, public health initiatives and policy developments in homoeopathy, an official statement said on Thursday.The event, organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, will also feature deliberations on strengthening scientific validation, ethical standards, and integration of homoeopathy int…
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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet. …
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) The Punjab government has taken a historic step towards Universal Health Coverage by extending 100 per cent health coverage to the entire population of the state under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana’, said Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday.In the Governor’s Address on the opening day of the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly here, the Punjab Governor said under “this transformative initiative, every family in the state is entitled to cashless health c…
Kozhikode Feb 12 ( IANS) Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition (LoP) V.D. Satheesan, on Thursday, unveiled a comprehensive health sector reform blueprint prepared by a commission appointed by the United Democratic Front (UDF), declaring that “Health Kerala is on a ventilator” and promising structural overhaul if the Congress-led front returns to power. Releasing the report of the Health Commission led by S.S. Lal, LoP Satheesan said it was the first time in Kerala’s history that a political front ha…
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 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…