Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
The implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance programme is gaining momentum in Delhi, with more than 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards issued so far, reflecting increasing enrollment and awareness among eligible beneficiaries in the national capital. Official data shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have
Medanta has unveiled an ambitious ₹4,500 crore expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its national healthcare footprint through the development of new multi-speciality hospitals in Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Varanasi. The healthcare major, founded by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan, currently operates advanced multi-speciality hospitals across
West Bengal is expected to witness a major boost in its healthcare sector after the Centre approved nearly ₹3,000 crore for improving medical infrastructure and expanding public healthcare services across the state. Along with this, Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards are likely to start reaching
Leading private hospital chains in India are reportedly re evaluating their involvement in government health insurance schemes, with major players like Max Healthcare, Narayana Health, Fortis Healthcare, and HealthCare Global facing increasing financial and operational pressures. While no hospital group has formally announced withdrawal from government
The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will host the grand finale and showcase of the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026 on May 8 9 at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission
Narendra Modi has announced plans to fast track the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal following the recent electoral victory, signaling a renewed push to expand access to affordable healthcare in the state. The Prime Minister emphasized that the accelerated rollout will enable eligible beneficiaries
Dr. Vasundara Cheepurupalli Senior Consultant Gynaecologist, Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Cosmetic Gynaecologist and KIMS Cuddles, Sec-bad Obstetrician "Health forms the very foundation of a woman's strength. Women possess the power to uphold not only their families but also society at large. At every stage of life,
Indian women are joining the workforce in record numbers, with their employment nearly doubling to over 40%, and 1.56 crore women entering formal jobs in the past seven years, according to recent government data. Yet despite rising economic participation and expanding gender-focused policy allocations, women’s
Over 27% rise in insured members reflects growing awareness amid rising healthcare costs · Illnesses such as Dengue, Malaria and Common Flu, lifestyle related ailments like respiratory infections and heart related ailments, Cancer and arthritis are increasing among Indians · High-value claims for cardiac and cancer underscore
