Preventive Healthcare

November 12, 2026 1:40 PM

Scientific research strengthens India’s nature-based healthcare ecosystem National Naturopathy Day

Naturopathy in India is gradually evolving beyond its traditional association with nature cure, with increasing emphasis on scientific research, clinical evaluation and preventive healthcare, as the country seeks to strengthen its nature-based healthcare ecosystem. The growing focus on lifestyle-related disorders, obesity, stress and healthy ageing has renewed attention to naturopathy's emphasis on nutrition, natural therapies and lifestyle modification. The ninth National Naturopathy Day will...

November 6, 2026 6:09 PM

PM Modi shares Prataprao Jadhav’s article highlighting Ayurveda and importance of preventive healthcare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article written by Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on the occasion of Dhanteras, highlighting the importance of Ayurveda, preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle practices in building a healthier society. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) urged people to make a commitment to better health this Dhanteras. “This Dhanteras, make a commitment to better health! Union MoS Shri Prataprao Jadhav highlig...

November 5, 2026 1:01 AM

Make preventive healthcare a family priority this Dhanteras: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday urged citizens to make preventive healthcare part of their Dhanteras celebrations, saying good health and well-being are the foundations of lasting prosperity. The Minister encouraged families to adopt healthier habits, prioritise disease prevention and invest in their long-term health. Jadhav said that while Dhanteras is traditionally associated with buying ...

October 31, 2026 1:30 AM

Department of Posts Issues Commemorative Stamps to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

The Department of Posts on Friday issued two commemorative postage stamps and a set of picture postcards dedicated to breast cancer awareness, marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to use the extensive postal network to spread messages on breast cancer awareness, early detection and preventive healthcare. The stamps were released by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and Director General Postal Services Manisha Sinha. The initiative was conceptuali...

September 30, 2026 10:11 PM

Nadda Highlights 1.86 Lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 600 Mn AB-PMJAY Beneficiaries at WCOG 2026

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Wednesday highlighted the expansion of India’s primary healthcare network, noting that around 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing comprehensive primary healthcare closer to communities. Addressing the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG 2026) in New Delhi, he also underscored the Government’s efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare, expand financial protection and improve access to affordable medicines. Addressin...

January 31, 2026 1:35 AM

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

India has moved from a predominantly curative healthcare approach to a preventive and promotive model under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J.P Nadda said on Friday, citing sharp improvements in maternal and child health indicators. Addressing the Foundation Day programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Health Minister said India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–15 to 88 per lakh live births, ...