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September 10, 2026 10:17 AM

WHO chief hails India’s healthcare gains, praises Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, ASHA network

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised India’s significant healthcare gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases, while highlighting how around 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing screening for hypertension, diabetes and common cancers closer to communities, and ASHA workers are taking healthcare services to people. Tedros met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on the sidelines of ...

September 8, 2026 10:59 PM

India expands medical, nursing and allied health workforce to boost equitable access to specialised care

India has highlighted a major expansion of its medical, nursing and allied healthcare workforce at the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79), reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equitable access to specialised healthcare for rural, tribal, underserved and hard-to-reach populations. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda made the remarks while addressing a Ministerial Roundtable on “Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care” in Tim...

August 14, 2026 9:26 AM

Union ministers recall Partition horrors, pay tribute to victims on Remembrance Day

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar and JP Nadda on Friday paid tribute to those who lost their lives, homes and loved ones during the Partition of India, recalling the immense human suffering, displacement and sacrifices associated with the division of the country in 1947. Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the ministers highlighted the courage and resilience of millions who were forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives. Union Home Minister Amit Shah de...

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...

July 24, 2026 3:49 PM

Jan Aushadhi Kendras deliver Rs 45,000 crore savings in 12 years

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has helped citizens save an estimated ₹45,000 crore on medicine purchases over the past 12 years by expanding access to affordable quality generic medicines through a rapidly growing network of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs), the government informed Parliament on Friday. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were operational across the country as of June 30, 2026, with the scheme now covering...

July 10, 2026 6:14 PM

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission emerges as one of world’s largest digital health ecosystems with over 93.95 crore ABHA IDs: J.P. Nadda

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday said the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has emerged as one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems, while stressing that the next phase of the mission should focus on maximizing its adoption and utilization across the country. Chairing the third meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG), Nadda reviewed the progress of the flagship digital health initiative and outlined the roadmap for strengthening India's digital health eco...

June 8, 2026 10:18 PM

West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, completing nationwide rollout of world’s largest health assurance scheme

In a landmark event towards achieving universal health coverage and ensuring seamless access to quality healthcare for every eligible citizen across the country, West Bengal today became the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Marking the culmination of nationwide adoption of the flagship health assurance scheme, the National Health Authority (NHA), under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), signed a Memor...