In a significant step toward strengthening universal health coverage in India, the Government of West Bengal is set to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th State/Union Territory to join the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme. A
India's relief from scorching summer temperatures may become increasingly short lived as climate change intensifies heat and humidity during the monsoon season, according to a new study. Researchers warn that rising temperatures combined with high moisture levels could significantly increase the risk of dangerous heat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly developed Namo Hospital in Daman, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of digital health services across India. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister highlighted several flagship healthcare initiatives, including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and
Chandigarh Punjab's flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has crossed a major healthcare milestone, with 3.79 lakh patients receiving cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore since the scheme's launch earlier this year, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced. Launched in January 2026, the scheme provides free and cashless medical
A new study has highlighted a growing public health challenge among children living in India's urban slums, revealing that many face a double burden of malnutrition experiencing both undernutrition in early life and obesity during childhood. Researchers from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, tracked 250 children
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reviewed the draft Mental Health Policy for Schools, marking an important step towards strengthening mental health support systems for students, teachers, and the broader school community across India. According to the Ministry of Education, the review meeting brought together senior
Health authorities in Telangana have confirmed that a second Sudanese national admitted to a Hyderabad hospital has tested negative for Ebola, providing reassurance amid heightened surveillance following global concerns over recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa. Officials stated that the individual was admitted as a
Anaemia prevalence data has been omitted from the recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) fact sheets, with the Union Health Ministry stating that a separate nationwide survey using a more accurate testing methodology will provide updated estimates in the coming months. According to Health Ministry
The National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated discussions with philanthropic and charitable hospitals across the country to explore their integration into the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and encourage greater participation in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). During the interaction, NHA
National Conference Conducted Under the Aegis of KIMS Hospitals, Seethammadhara Experts Participated from Across the Country Such Conferences Are Crucial for Young Doctors ‘Gastro Update 4th Edition’ Concludes Successfully Gastrointestinal and liver diseases are increasing as part of changing lifestyles, said Dr. Chalapathi Rao Achanta, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and
