Centre steps in as 'undiagnosed fever' claims 15 lives in Kutch

In the wake of an undiagnosed fever claiming 15 lives in Gujarat's Kutch, the Union health ministry has set up a surveillance mechanism to immediately respond to such outbreaks, official sources......

Prez outlines vax success, health infra boost in Parl address

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday highlighted the achievements of the Modi government's mega COVID-19 vaccination drive, and noted that 150 crore doses were administered to the country's citizens......

PM may announce these health sector initiatives in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce a host of initiatives for the health sector on Independence Day with the highlights being the 'Heal in India' and 'Heal by India' projects and a......

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced that the BJP will implement the Uniform Civil Code in Jharkhand if voted to power in the state, but would keep tribals out of its ambit. IMAGE:......

India gets $1.75 bn World Bank loan for health, private investment

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (about Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's  PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and private investment to boost the economic growth.......

Health ministry's allocation hiked by 12.59% to Rs 90,659 cr

The Union health ministry has been allocated Rs 90,658.63 crore in the Interim Budget for 2024-2025, a hike of 12.59 percent over 80,517.62 crore in the Budget (revised estimates) for 2023-2024.......

'Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs'

'There is no immediate threat to the government, and they would prefer the growth agenda.' IMAGE: Farmers sow rice saplings in a paddy field. Photograph: ANI Photo   Allocations for social......

In a major push to Ayushman Bharat govt allots Rs 61,398 cr for health sector

Ayushman Bharat aims at providing a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually and is aimed at benefitting more than 10 crore poor families across the country. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......