In a major healthcare reform aimed at addressing the acute shortage of doctors and specialists in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved a draft notification allowing all medical practitioners registered under the National Medical Register to practice in the Union Territory without requiring any additional approval or No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Several pharmacy associations across states have refused to join the AIOCD strike, ensuring continued medicine access despite protests over online pharmacy regulations.
A major healthcare facility is set to come up in the remote tribal belt of the Dharamjaigarh block in Raigarh district, where a 100-bed multi-speciality hospital will be established at Gawarghutori village to provide free medical services to economically weaker and tribal communities.
In his closing remarks, Nadda stated that the deliberations have imparted renewed momentum to the India-Japan health partnership and reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepen cooperation across key priority areas.
Over 70 private hospitals have joined hands with government facilities to support the initiative. Specialised mobile medical units equipped with mammography, X-ray, dental chairs, minor surgical setups and diagnostic services will be deployed to deliver care at workers’ doorsteps.
The President said it is an occasion to remember Hakim Ajmal Khan, in whose honour, this day has been celebrated as Unani Day since 2016.
Initiatives by the government, including preventive measures, universal access to high-quality healthcare, strengthened public health infrastructure, and advancements in medical education, have collectively contributed to making healthcare in India more accessible and affordable for all, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday.
The Government’s focus on empowering citizens through education, healthcare, skill development, and social infrastructure development has seen significant progress, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to keep empowering the girl child and ensure a wide range of opportunities for them.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday strongly criticized the BJP’s election manifesto for Delhi polls, alleging that it plans to end free education in state government schools and healthcare services.
