PM ABHIM

Budget 2024: The government plans to double Ayushman Bharat's beneficiary base over three years, starting with those aged 70 and above. Insurance coverage may increase to Rs 10 lakh per year, potentially costing an additional Rs 12,076 crore annuall...

As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, both the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have unveiled their manifestos, offering insights into their plans and pledges for the nation's future. Branded as 'Nyay Patra' and 'Sankalp Patra', r...

A recent Lancet report highlighted India's healthcare spending low at 1.2% of GDP, but government sources defended increased investments. The Health Ministry aims to reach 2.5% by 2025, with budgets rising significantly. Flagship initiatives like Ay...

While BJP's dominance in direct contests with Congress has been evident, the party faced tougher competition from non-Congress parties, especially in 2019. Despite this, BJP's steady rise in vote share and success in direct contests can largely be a...

The hospital market in India, valued at USD 98.98 billion in 2023, is set to continue its upward trajectory, with projections indicating a CAGR of 8.0 per cent from 2024 to 2032. By 2032, the market is estimated to reach value of USD 193.59 billion.

The IDSP, under the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), has also been strengthened to use advanced data modelling and data analytical tools, contains real-time data reporting and is accessible at all levels. Under the IDSP, the states hav...

Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurated the new campus of National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPER) l in presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa ...

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government's holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing both infrastructure upgrades and the establishment of new institutions to meet the demand for medical professionals. Speaking at the foun...

The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign involves a set of interventions -- 'Ayushman - Apke Dwar 3.0', 'Ayushman Melas' and 'Ayushman Sabha'. Mansukh Mandaviya said that 3,00,24,031 Ayushman cards had been generated under the 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign till Nove...

According to Health ministry, India is at low risk from both the avian influenza case reported in China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness. India, the ministry added, is prepared for any kind of exigency that may emerge from the current ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 5,000 crore in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The projects include a trauma centre and critical care hospital block, critical care blocks for the health infrastructure mis...

"At around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education," said an official s...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's success stories in various fields and emphasized that global organizations are looking to learn from India's achievements. He attributed this success to his government's focus on equal development and...

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged Rishikesh to develop its own health model, aligned with the genetics and disease patterns of India. Speaking at a convocation ceremony, he highlighted the importance of medical professionals serving ...

The World Bank said one of the loans will prioritise health service delivery in seven states—Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh—in addition to the national level interventions.

With India taking over the G20 presidency, the national government has highlighted tackling health emergencies as one of the three focus areas for the health working group. This will require dedicated efforts by India to leverage global partnerships...

The pandemic exposed the fragility of health systems across the globe; high income countries were as much impacted as low and middle-income countries. The Indian health system was stretched too, due to inadequate public health infrastructure, shorta...

Launched in 2018, AB PM-JAY is the largest publicly funded health insurance scheme which provides a health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families.

She highlighted that the government has taken several measures to improve health facilities under CGHS. "The government started some of the ambitious initiatives like PMJAY, PM-ABHIM, and HWCs to provide welfare to every citizen of the country. We a...