Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
The Gujarat government has urged the Centre to strengthen legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter nationwide regulations governing antibiotic use, citing growing concerns over public health safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The proposals were presented during the 16th meeting of the
The Government of India has expanded its fight against anaemia by incorporating low birth weight infants into the revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan, marking a significant shift towards a more comprehensive and technology enabled approach to tackling one of the country's most persistent public
The Delhi Government has suspended a former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) along with another senior health department official as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities within the state's healthcare system. According to separate orders issued by the Vigilance Branch of the
Dr Kavitha Kovi, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Whitefield Hospital The Karnataka government has announced a major overhaul of its menstrual hygiene programmefor school and college-going girls, moving beyond the traditional distribution of disposable sanitarynapkins to include reusable menstrual cups as part of its flagship
The Kerala government is set to roll out a statewide HPV vaccination drive targeting Plus One and Plus Two students, marking a significant step toward the elimination of cervical cancer in the state. The initiative, led by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, aims to
India’s healthcare providers face significant challenges accessing affordable, high-quality medical equipment since the halt of refurbished medical device imports on August 15, 2024. The restriction, introduced by regulatory changes requiring clearance from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) instead of the Ministry of Environment,
Government Organizations, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Government NCT of Delhi is the major agency related to health care delivery. The DGHS is also the largest department under Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi providing health care
Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru in collaboration with Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor, Rotary Kolar Central, and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, successfully launched the EPIC (Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Care) program. This groundbreaking initiative aimed to reach and support individuals suffering
