Healthcare in India
National Health Accounts Estimates 2019-20
Healthcare is one of the most crucial sectors for the development of any nation. Adequate healthcare facilities not only ensure the wellbeing of citizens but also contribute to the overall economic growth of a country. In India, the healthcare sector ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
National Medical Council’s Guidelines on Professional Responsibilities of Students and Teachers
The National Medical Council (NMC) is an apex body responsible for regulating medical education and professionals in India. Recently, the NMC issued a set of guidelines for medical students, teachers, and institutions, outlining their professional responsibilities. 25-page document explains code ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
ICMR’s Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many sectors, including healthcare. With the recognition of this potential, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently released ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare and biomedical research. These guidelines aim to guide the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22: Key Findings and Implications
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has recently released the Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22, providing a comprehensive overview of the state of rural healthcare infrastructure and human resources in India. This report is an annual publication by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Nirogi Haryana Health Scheme
The Nirogi Haryana scheme was launched recently in Haryana recently. What is Nirogi Haryana scheme? The Nirogi Haryana Project was launched to provide comprehensive free health check-ups and required medical treatment to beneficiary families. The initial phase of this scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
National List of Essential Medicines
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently released the revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022. Key facts The revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 has deleted 26 drugs, which include common gastrointestinal medicines ranitidine and sucralfate. 384 drugs ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Decline in Per Capita Government Spending on Healthcare
According to the recently released National Health Accounts 2018-2019, public spending of health has declined to 1.28 per cent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Key Facts The National Health Accounts 2018-2019 revealed that the public spending on healthcare has ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
CII Asia Health 2021 summit
CII Asia Health 2021 summit was held in October 28, 2021. Highlights Summit was addressed by the union minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. In his address minister noted that, with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Haryana to launch ‘Sanjeevani Pariyojana’
Haryana will launch an anti-Covid “Sanjeevani Pariyojana” on March 24, 2021. It will provide a supervised and quick medical care at home for people, with mild to moderate symptoms of covid-19, residing in rural areas About Sanjeevani Pariyojana “Sanjeevani Pariyojana” ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
AYUSH Grid to integrate with National digital Health Mission
The AYUSH Grid emerging as the IT backbone of AYUSH Sector is to be integrated with National Digital Health Mission. This will help the public in availing varied options for their health needs. Also, it will accelerate the mainstreaming of ..