Health

December 19, 2023 11:39 AM

Centre urges enhanced COVID-19 preparedness as new variant emerges

Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant acknowledged the successful collaborative efforts between the Centre and state governments in maintaining sustainable low infection rates. However, he emphasized the necessity to remain proactive and vigilant as the COVID-19 virus adapts to Indian weather conditi...

December 15, 2023 4:29 PM

‘Ayushman Bhav’ initiative: A groundbreaking healthcare drive

By: Aditya Ahuja In a landmark effort aimed at extending healthcare services to the farthest corners of India, President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign and the Ayushman Bhava Portal from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 13, 2023. This initiative strives to re...

December 11, 2023 3:16 PM

India’s strides toward Universal Health Coverage

The theme for this year, "Health for All: Time for Action," aligns with India's ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to essential health services without causing financial hardship. Progress on Universal Health Coverage in India The National Health Policy 2017 sets the vision for achi...

December 1, 2023 3:36 PM

AOMSI holds conference on critical health issues including Cancer

The 47th Annual Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) was held in New Delhi. Organized by AOMSI, Delhi NCR and Haryana State Chapter, the event was attended by over 1800 delegates, including respected national and international professionals, for a dynamic...

October 25, 2024 3:54 PM

Rescuers drill through debris to reach 41 men trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel

Rescuers led by "rat miners" drilled through rocks and debris on Tuesday to reach 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days. The process of pulling out the 41 low-wage workers from India's poorest states, one at a time on wheeled stretchers through a pi...