February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer Day on Wednesday. World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer and the advancements in technology to fight it. As per ICMR’s National Cancer Registry estimates, India recorded over 15.3 lakh new cancer cases in 2024 and around 8–8.7 lakh deaths, against a global burden of 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022....

December 24, 2025 1:05 PM

Health quizzes held in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha to raise awareness among adolescents

An initiative under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was launched in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district to create health awareness among adolescents. As part of the initiative, ‘Yuva Pahel’ quizzes were organised across the district, with active participation from peer educators and healthcare teams. The peer educators played a key role in spreading awareness and motivating adolescents to adopt healthier lifestyles. Under the National Adolescent Health Programme, continuous eff...

October 3, 2025 10:04 PM

‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyaan concludes with record 18 lakh health camps, benefits over 6.5 crore women

The nationwide “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, a two-week health campaign focused on women, children, and family well-being, concluded on Thursday with an unprecedented outreach across India. Launched on September 17, the initiative witnessed over 18.08 lakh health camps organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), district hospitals, AIIMS, medical colleges, and other institutions of national importance. The campaign registered a footfall of nearly 10 cror...