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World Bank Commits $1 Billion To India For Public Healthcare Infrastructure

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the fore the urgent need for pandemic preparedness and health system strengthening around the world and was a stark reminder that pandemic preparedness is a global public good,  said Auguste...

03 March 2023

Dr.  Sanjay K  Rai on Outlook Poshan 2.0 Reach Each Child initiative launched by Outlook and Reckitt.

Dr. Sanjay K Rai on Outlook Poshan 2.0 Reach Each Child initiative launched by Outlook and Reckitt

Dr. Sanjay K Rai on Outlook Poshan 2.0 Reach Each Child initiative launched by Outlook and Reckitt.

26 May 2022

Children having their meals

Communication Is Key In Making Nutrition Reach The Vulnerable

Strategic communication will enable people to make informed choices and improve nutrition outcomes, health indicators and their quality of life.

07 April 2022

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Patients' Health Data Is Not Shared With Insurance, Pharma Firms Without Consent: Government

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the HDM policy is a guidance document which sets out the minimum standards for privacy and data protection that should be followed by all the participants/stakeholders of the ABDM...

20 December 2022

Trans Community Health Expert Anmol Singh

We Don't Even Know Exact Numbers Of Transgenders In The Country, Says Trans Community Health Expert Anmol Singh

One in hundred people in Western countries is a transgender. Imagine how big our community in India is if we go by that figure?

19 April 2022

Children having their meals

Improving Quality Of Nutrition Services The Way To Suposhit Bharat

Enhancement of the quality of nutrition services and strengthening of the community’s role in delivering them is the call this World Health Day.

07 April 2022

IMA Urges Finance Minister To Withdraw GST On Healthcare Services

The Indian Medical Association has requested the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the GST that's applicable to healthcare services.

16 July 2022

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Increase Fund Allocation For Adolescents', Elderly's Health In Upcoming Budget: NGOs

It also asked for dedicated healthcare and online counselling services and special provisions for older persons in government schemes.

17 January 2022

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04 May 2021
Himachal Govt To Rope In MBBS Students In Fight Against Covid, Meagre Pay Irks Docs

Himachal Govt To Rope In MBBS Students In Fight Against Covid, Meagre Pay Irks Docs

The medical students are irked over the meagre remuneration of Rs 3,000 per month fixed for the contractual doctors, junior and senior resident doctors, and...


24 January 2021
Andhra Pradesh ASHA Worker Dies After Receiving Covid-19 Jab; Unions Protest

Andhra Pradesh ASHA Worker Dies After Receiving Covid-19 Jab; Unions Protest

ASHA workers staged a demonstration in front of the Government General Hospital in Guntur demanding that a compensation of Rs 50 lakh be paid to the deceased's...


20 December 2020
Watch: Healthcare Workers Celebrate The Arrival Of Covid Vaccine By Dancing In Viral Video

Watch: Healthcare Workers Celebrate The Arrival Of Covid Vaccine By Dancing In Viral Video

The viral video showed healthcare workers dancing while wearing masks and maintaining social distance.


17 December 2020
The Family Health Survey And Some Food For Thought

The Family Health Survey And Some Food For Thought

Can our policymakers revisit and redesign the government nutrition programmes to obtain results?


08 December 2020
Essential Workers Win TIME's 2020 'Person Of The Year Reader Poll'

Essential Workers Win TIME's 2020 'Person Of The Year Reader Poll'

Frontline workers beat famed figures like President Donald Trump, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Pope Francis for the readers’ top pick.


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08 December 2020
Indian-Origin Health Expert Anil Soni Appointed Chief Of The WHO Foundation

Indian-Origin Health Expert Anil Soni Appointed Chief Of The WHO Foundation

Mr Soni served as a senior advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation previously and is an alumnus of McKinsey and Harvard College.


25 November 2020
Medical Body Slams Centre's Ayurveda Surgery Move, Calls It 'Khichdification' Of Medicine

Medical Body Slams Centre's Ayurveda Surgery Move, Calls It 'Khichdification' Of Medicine

A November 20 notification by the AYUSH Ministry allows Ayurveda practitioners to be trained in general surgery procedures.


24 November 2020
One Crore Frontline Healthcare Workers To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine In First Leg

One Crore Frontline Healthcare Workers To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine In First Leg

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.


19 November 2020
Healthcare Workers, Elderly People Will Be Priority For Covid Vaccine: Harsh Vardhan

Healthcare Workers, Elderly People Will Be Priority For Covid Vaccine: Harsh Vardhan

Addressing a webinar Vardhan said, Covid-19 vaccine will be available in the next few months


16 November 2020
Should Govt Collect 18% GST On Health Insurance During Covid-19?

Should Govt Collect 18% GST On Health Insurance During Covid-19?

The government has kept the health insurance in the highest tax bracket which only luxury or non-essential products or services attract


25 October 2020
A Dusshheraa With A Twist

A Dusshheraa With A Twist

A look at this auspicious day through the prisms of public health and nutrition


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23 October 2020
The Future Of Healthcare Investment In India

The Future Of Healthcare Investment In India

With changes in the priority of the government, healthcare sector as an investment opportunity is promising and likely to benefit all participants


06 October 2020
The Dormant State Of Indian Health Care Centres

The Dormant State Of Indian Health Care Centres

Most of the population in rural India is dependent on government funded public facilities and Community Health Centres (CHCs). Even though rural areas have...


24 September 2020
Legislation Vital In Ensuring Access To Safe Blood

Legislation Vital In Ensuring Access To Safe Blood

According to reports, India has a shortage of 1.9 million units of blood. The Covid-19 lockdown has further aggravated the blood shortage situation in the...


19 September 2020
Rajya Sabha Bill 2020: The New Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill Safeguard Healthcare Workers

Rajya Sabha Bill 2020: The New Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill Safeguard Healthcare Workers

Health Minister introduced the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in parliament today to replace an ordinance issued by the government in April. The...


16 September 2020
After Lifting Travel Curbs, Himachal To Open 5 COVID Hospitals

After Lifting Travel Curbs, Himachal To Open 5 COVID Hospitals

Opposition slams government for bowing to Central pressure, says it's now 'Ram Bharose'.


15 August 2020
Boosting Healthcare Needs Of India’s Non-Covid Patients

Boosting Healthcare Needs Of India’s Non-Covid Patients

As the cases are still rising, the covid-infected people are always the centre of attention . However, with proper technology in use, it is possible to keep a...


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