Union Health Minister JP Nadda

March 25, 2025 12:09 PM

World TB Day 2025 Summit: Nadda highlights screening of 12.97 crore, 7.19 lakh TB patients identified in 100-day campaign

Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the World TB Day 2025 Summit in Delhi on Monday, reaffirming India's commitment to a TB-Mukt Bharat. He emphasized the nation's comprehensive approach to TB elimination, driven by a "whole of society" and "whole of government" strategy. The summit, themed “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” highlighted significant progress in TB elimination through joint efforts from communities and the government, according to an official statement from ...

Heatwave: Health Minister directs setting up of special units in central govt hospitals, know dos & don’ts

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the heatwave situation across the country on Wednesday and instructed the establishment of special heatwave units in central government hospitals. The minister also assessed the preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave with senior officials of the Health Ministry. The Health Minister has directed officials to ensure all hospitals are prepared to provide the best healthcare to those affected by the heatwave. Under the direction of the Union Health M...