Govt expands tribal healthcare access under National Health Mission with relaxed norms, mobile units and Ayushman Centres

March 23, 2026 3:25 PM

Govt expands tribal healthcare access under National Health Mission with relaxed norms, mobile units and Ayushman Centres

The Centre has intensified efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in tribal and remote regions through targeted interventions under the National Health Mission (NHM), aiming to improve access, infrastructure, and service quality. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said the Centre is providing both technical and financial support to states and Union Territories to enhance healthcare systems, particularly in tri...

India achieves 17.7% drop in TB cases, 21.4% reduction in deaths under NHM

December 10, 2024 3:52 PM

India achieves 17.7% drop in TB cases, 21.4% reduction in deaths under NHM

The central government has rolled out a series of measures under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to fight tuberculosis (TB) across India. Operating under the National Health Mission (NHM), the programme prioritises early diagnosis, timely treatment, and addressing the social factors that contribute to the spread of TB. India has made significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), with the incidence rate declining by 17.7%, from 237 cases per 100,000 population in 2015...