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August 12, 2026 12:56 AM

Health Minister Nadda calls on Karnataka, Kerala MPs to intensify efforts for TB-free India

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday called upon Members of Parliament from Karnataka and Kerala to step up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), urging them to strengthen public awareness, administrative oversight and community mobilisation in their constituencies. Nadda held a discussion with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the two states on the sidelines of the Monsoon Session of Parliament as part of the government’s broader efforts to engage parliamentarians in the T...

August 9, 2026 12:01 PM

Health Minister Nadda chairs MedTech CEO roundtable, unveils roadmap for responsible AI adoption in healthcare

Union Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday chaired a CEO roundtable at India Medical Device 2026, bringing together government policymakers and more than 40 CEOs from global and domestic medical technology companies and MSMEs to discuss strengthening India's MedTech ecosystem. Held at Vigyan Bhawan and organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the round...

August 2, 2026 12:09 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews expansion of Project SARATHI across hospitals

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the expansion of Project SARATHI across hospitals and medical institutions in the country, with a focus on improving patient experience through trained youth volunteers. Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, also attended the meeting, which reviewed the implementation of the initiative at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Edu...

August 2, 2026 12:06 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews NEET-PG 2026 preparations, urges aspirants not to fall for rumours

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026, stressing the need for a smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled examination. The entrance test is scheduled to be held on August 30, 2026. During the review meeting, the minister assessed the preparedness of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), technology partners and other stakeh...

May 21, 2026 11:05 AM

India showcases TB elimination drive and ethical AI vision in healthcare at World Health Assembly

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday highlighted India’s expanding efforts in tuberculosis elimination, lung health screening, and ethical use of artificial intelligence in healthcare while addressing multiple high-level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Speaking at a ministerial side event on “Ministerial Perspectives on Lung Health Screening,” organized by the Stop TB Partnership and co-hosted by India, Japan, the Philippines, and Zambia, Nad...

May 6, 2026 11:55 AM

Swasth Bharat Portal launched to integrate health systems, boost India’s digital health transformation

In a major push towards strengthening India’s digital health ecosystem, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified platform aimed at integrating fragmented health programme systems across the country. The portal was unveiled during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, marking a significant step towards building a more efficient, interoperable and scalable public health infrastructure...

March 23, 2026 3:28 PM

Health Minister J.P. Nadda to lead World TB Day 2026 event, launch ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ 100-days campaign

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will preside over a national-level event on March 24 to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026 at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event is aimed at highlighting India’s progress in combating tuberculosis and reinforcing the government’s commitment to achieving a TB-free nation in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the occasion, the Health Minister will launch a series of initiatives, including the ...

December 2, 2025 11:02 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday greetings to J.P. Nadda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, praising his organisational work and contributions to governance. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to Shri JP Nadda Ji on his birthday. He is widely respected for his humble and affable personality. He is known for his organisational skills and passion towards good governance. His role in making the BJP stronger is laudat...

October 3, 2025 7:44 PM

Health Minister JP Nadda presides over third Foundation Day of AIIMS Bilaspur

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the 3rd Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS Bilaspur on Friday, highlighting the institute’s rapid growth into a premier healthcare and medical education hub within just three years of its establishment. He was joined by Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, and State Health Minister Col. Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, alo...

September 26, 2025 10:22 PM

Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurates Third Global Food Regulators Summit 2025

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday inaugurated the third edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, underscoring the deep connection between food, health, and mental well-being. Organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the summit is centered around the theme “Evolving Food Systems – Yatha Annam Tatha Manah (यथा अन्नं तथा मन...