Health Care

Karnataka to soon upgrade Primary Health Care Centres to function 24/7

Karnataka will soon upgrade existing all Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) in the state to function 24/7, Health and Family Welfare Minister K. Sudhakar said on Thursday.

FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system as COVID-19 cases rise

Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a wave of data-scrambling extortion attempts against the U.S. healthcare system that could lock up their information systems just as nationwide cases of COVID-19 are spiking.

Tamil Nadu is India's healthcare capital: CM

Tamil Nadu has made great strides in strengthening the public health infrastructure and it is the nation's healthcare capital and the hub of medical tourism, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Monday.

Rajasthan to appoint 'swasthya mitras' in villages

The Rajasthan government will appoint ‘swasthya mitras’ in all villages to advice people against falling into any kind of addiction, Health Minister Raghu Sharma said on Monday.

WHO Foundation launched to support critical health needs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges.

Bihar Budget: Highest fund allocation to education, healthcare sectors in proposed Rs 2.11 lakh cr b

The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday presented a Rs 2.11 lakh crore budget for 2020-21 with special emphasis on education, health and infrastructure. 

Odisha Chief Minister announces steps for healthcare infrastructures in 6 districts

According to the announcement, six patient welfare committees of district headquarters hospitals in Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Kendrapara, Sonepur, and Santh Bhima Bhoi Medical College of Bolangir will get an assistance of Rs 15 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

India, Sweden to join hands to set up healthcare innovation centre: Officials

"This year marks 10 years of India-Sweden cooperation in healthcare. And, today AIIMS, Delhi; AIIMS, Jodhpur and Swedish Trade Commissioner's Office in Delhi will join hands to set up a healthcare innovation centre," Niclas Jacobson, a senior official in Sweden's ministry of health and social affairs, told PTI.

NITI Aayog mulls healthcare system for middle class

The healthcare system would exclude those covered under the newly-launched Ayushman Bharat scheme that mainly caters to the bottom 40 per cent population of the country.

15 Delhi govt hospitals to be upgraded; LNJP facility to get 22-storey mother-child-medicine block

"We are seeking to boost healthcare facilities in the national capital. And, as part of a project, 15 Delhi government hospitals are to be upgraded, a top official in the Delhi health department told PTI.

Vardhan writes to RS chairman for early consideration of allied and healthcare professions bill

"Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to expedite the reconstitution of the parliamentary standing committee on health and family welfare for early consideration of the Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill," official sources said.

Turning 40? Here are 7 Health habits you should adopt for a healthy living

Reaching 40 is a milestone, signalling a time of transition from young adulthood to middle-age. Follow these 7 healthy habits that will keep you fit and strong all your life.

India 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access, quality: Study

What is the importance of waiting period in health insurance?

Employers in India provide group health insurance plans to their employees as a part of the employment benefits. An employee health insurance policy ceases to exist once the employee quits the job or transfers to another company.

Budget 2018: Senior citizens expect cheaper healthcare, health insurance, but what does 2018 have in store?

In this year's budget, the top most expectation continues to be income tax benefit. In the current fiscal, the taxpayers are expecting more tax advantage under section 80D.

Union Budget 2018: Government may hike healthcare spending by 11 pc

According to a report by news agency Reuters, the government is likely to raise its public health spending by 11 per cent in the upcoming budget, slated to be tabled in the Parliament on February 1.

Union Budget 2018 | Govt needs to increase healthcare outlay in budget: ICRA

Public sector investment on healthcare accounts for less than 1.5 per cent of GDP, which is one of the lowest globally, and the government intends to increase the expenditure to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025.

Government needs to increase healthcare outlay in budget, says report

The outlay on healthcare increased by a healthy 28 per cent in the last budget and the allocation is likely to see a similar increase in the forthcoming budget as well, according to a report by rating agency Icra.