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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...

April 26, 2023

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...

April 8, 2023

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...

March 21, 2023

Global Conference on Digital Health – ‘Taking Universal Health Coverage to the Last Citizen’

India’s Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office, is organizing a Global Conference on Digital Health in...

March 20, 2023

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...

November 30, 2022

WHO: Lack of exercise to cost world $27 billion each year

A new report by the World Health Organization revealed that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments across the world more than 27 billion...

October 19, 2022

September 17: World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day observed on September 17, 2022. Key points The objective of the World Patient Safety Day is to raise global awareness about different safety measures...

September 17, 2022

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...

September 14, 2022

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...

September 13, 2022

PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission on October 25, 2021, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Key Points This scheme is of worth Rs 5000-crore...

October 26, 2021

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