Category : Healthcare Policy


Digital Platform for Priority Cancer Care in Odisha

Odisha government introduces a digital platform for priority appointment booking for cancer patients at top hospitals, reducing travel and waiting times through teleconsultation and streamlined scheduling.

Kerala CM to Launch India's First Organ Transplant Institute

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lay the foundation stone for the Kerala Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Kozhikode, a pioneering facility aiming to centralize all transplant surgeries and reduce costs significantly.

Jharkhand's 108 Ambulance Service to Go App-Based

Jharkhand's health department will launch a mobile app for booking free 108 ambulance services, operating similarly to Ola. The system includes GPS tracking, performance incentives, and integration with private ambulances.

PGI's Tobacco Testing Lab Course Wins Praise

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh has launched a specialized course for tobacco testing labs, earning widespread praise for enhancing public health efforts.

Army Eye Camp in Kutch Performs 200 Sight-Restoring Surgeries

Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra leads an advanced surgical eye camp in remote Kutch, Gujarat, performing 200 sight-restoring surgeries after screening over 2,500 people. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visits and praises the Army's public welfare commi

Punjab's 2025 De-addiction Rules Under HC Lens

The Punjab and Haryana High Court examines a PIL alleging that Punjab's 2025 de-addiction rules weaken safeguards and breach the Mental Healthcare Act, raising concerns over patient rights.

Delhi NCR Cheers Budget's Medical Tourism Hubs Plan

Delhi NCR hospitals welcome the Budget's announcement to set up five Regional Medical Hubs, boosting medical tourism and jobs. Experts highlight the region's strengths in handling international patients.

Indore Sets March Deadline for New Hospital Building

Indore district administration has set a March-end deadline for completing the new district hospital building. Collector Shivam Verma conducted a surprise inspection and directed officials to finish remaining construction within two months.

Haryana Aims for 100 FRUs to Enhance Maternal Health

Haryana plans to expand First Referral Units to 100 by March end, as institutional childbirths rise to 98.3% in 2024. The state's maternal mortality rate shows decline with improved healthcare initiatives.

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