High-level team to visit Kerala for taking stock of Avian Influenza outbreak
AMN / NEW DELHI Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has decided to depute a high-level team to Kerala to take stock of the Avian Influenza outbreak in the state.…
Telangana Guv appeals to include cancer treatment, tests in health insurance scheme
Staff Reporter / Hyderabad Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has appealed that government to include the cancer treatment and diagnostic tests related to it, in the health insurance scheme to…
Goa to host 9th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo in December
AMN / Panaji The 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) & Arogya Expo, billed as the biggest event in traditional wellness system, will be held in this capital city of Goa…
India registers decline in female Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
PM lauds Indians to strengthen Nari Shakti Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the collective commitments of 130 crore Indians to strengthen Nari Shakti in the country. India…
All You Need to Know About Family Health Insurance in India
HEALTH DESK As the world becomes increasingly globalized, people are moving more than ever. This has led to an increase in the number of people who are uninsured or have…
Over 1 lakh people donate blood under Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
WEB DESK Over one lakh seven thousand people voluntarily donated blood under Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav. The fifteen-day-long countrywide mega voluntary blood donation drive was kickstarted by Union Health Minister Dr.…
How to control worrying and overthinking
By Farah Aqel Overthinking and excessive worrying create feelings of distress and restlessness that may lead to anxiety or depression if left undealt with. Taking back control of your thoughts…
Government releases national list of essential medicines
Staff Reporter The government of India has released 384 medicines under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM). Health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya released the updated version of NLEM 2022…
Per Capita Government spending on healthcare increases by 74% since 2013-14
AMN / NEW DELHI The per capita government spending on healthcare has increased by 74 per cent since 2013-14. As per National Health Accounts Estimates India 2018-19, the per capita…
Government giving utmost priority to health sector: PM Modi
AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that apart from building health infrastructure, the government is equally focussing on spreading awareness about preventive care for various illnesses.…