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India sets its own air standards; global rankings not official: Govt
Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on India's position in...
Employee medical plan costs in India expected to rise by 11.5 per cent in 2026
The report showS cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal...
NATHEALTH urges Govt to address healthcare gaps in Budget
"The upcoming Union Budget offers an unprecedented chance to address systemic gaps such as the acute shortage of medical specialists, escalating cancer care costs, and inadequate hospital infrastructure to meet the demands of a growing population," NATHEALTH President...
Over 71.81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers generated: Centre
Gender-wise utilisation shows that women account for 49 per cent of the issued Ayushman cards and almost 50 per cent of total hospital admissions, showcasing the scheme’s role in promoting gender equity in healthcare, according to the Health Ministry New Delhi: Over...
West Bengal, Bihar most impacted by arsenic contamination: Centre tells NGT
“States of West Bengal and Bihar are reported to be most affected by arsenic contamination of groundwater irrigation by contaminated groundwater is the major route for arsenic entry into agricultural soil which ultimately leads to its entry into the food chain,” the...
GST Council exempts tax on insurers’ contributions to Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, defers any decisions on life and health covers
No decision was taken with regard to reduction in GST on insurance premiums as the GoM needed more time to study the issue. Many inputs are awaited including the one from insurance regulator IRDAI, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman ``It was felt any decision on...
Autism a significant health burden in India: Study
The study showed that India had 708·1 case of ASD per 100, 000 persons in 2021. Of these, 483·7 were females, while 921·4 were males. About 140 per 100,000 persons suffered poor health and disability due to ASD in India in 2021 New Delhi: Autism spectrum disorder...
8.39 cr hospital admissions worth over Rs 1.16 lakh crore authorised under AB PMJAY till Nov 30: Govt
Many of the states and Union territories implementing the scheme have converged their respective State Health Insurance Schemes with AB PMJAY, thereby increasing the population covered under government-funded medical insurance to include more than 18 crore families,...
GST Council to decide on insurance premium tax; major rate rejig unlikely
A final decision of the insurance taxation under GST is likely on Saturday as most states are in favour of lowering taxes on premium. New Delhi: The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance...
Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC; pulls up authorities for ‘inaction’
"There needs to be an inherent will, desire and resolve to curb environmental pollution, and effective and drastic steps in that regard being required to be taken, so that people are not adversely affected on health and other counts, more particularly when Mumbai,...
AIIMS, CSIR to collaborate for research in healthcare, emerging technologies
“This partnership will pave the way for significant breakthroughs in research, contributing to patient care and scientific progress in the country,” said Dr. Vinay Nandicoori, Director of CSIR-CCMB New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi,...
1,394 batches of drugs recalled in 2023-24 for failing quality tests: Minister
The CDSCO and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have taken several measures to ensure that the drugs produced in the country meet the required safety and efficacy standards The number of batches of drugs recalled after failing quality tests rose from 950 in...