Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th June 2026 highlighted India's healthcare achievements over the past 12 years, stating that the country has made significant progress in making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for all citizens through a series of flagship initiatives and reforms. In a
Average Out of Pocket Spending in Government Hospitals Stands at Just ₹2,496 compared to national average of ₹6,631.Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients spending significantly less on healthcare than the national average, according to
Kinder Hospitals Bangalore has announced the appointment of Vidhya Shree R as its new Chief Operating Officer, strengthening the hospital's leadership team as it continues to expand its healthcare services and enhance operational performance. The appointment was officially shared by the hospital through its social media
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
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