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India assumes presidency of 68th World Health Assembly

India assumed the presidency of the 68th World Health Assembly (WHA) held in Geneva after a gap of 19 years. The 68th WHA session began on 18 May...

May 19, 2015

58% immunisation rate in rural areas, 67% in urban areas of India: Union Government

Union government has announced that, the current immunisation rate in rural areas is around 58 per cent while it is over 67 per cent in urban regions of...

May 13, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s Healthcare Tourism Portal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 April 2015 inaugurated India’s Healthcare Tourism Portal www.indiahealthcaretourism.com at the ‘SAAARC Trade Mart’ in the Global Exhibition on Services (GES). It was...

April 25, 2015

April 11: National Safe Motherhood day

Every year on 11 April, National Safe Motherhood day is being observed across India. Objective of the day To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to...

April 11, 2015

UK becomes 1st country to legalise creation babies using DNA three-person

United Kingdom has become the first country to legalise the creation of three-parent IVF designer babies using Mitochondrial Donation Technique. In this regard, House of Lords has voted...

February 25, 2015

NHRM -Public Policy as an Instrument of Socio-Economic Development [UGCNET Political Science Notes]

The National Health Mission (NHRM) is an ambitious initiative launched by the Government of India in 2005. It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, particularly to...

December 6, 2014

June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed

June 26 was observed as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The theme for this year is “A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable...

June 26, 2014    Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Amma pharmacies to be launched across Tamil Nadu

The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu has decided to open 100 Amma Marunthagam (pharmacies) across the state. The move is likely to win more goodwill for chief minister...

June 24, 2014    India Nation & States Current Affairs

Year 2014 to bring 8.5 lakh new jobs: Report

As per a survey by recruitment platform year 2014 MyHiringClub.com  augurs well for job seekers as more than 8.5 lakh new jobs are expected across various sectors, including FMCG...

December 28, 2013