More medical seats to boost doctor-patient ratio; Mission Shakti’s allocation commendable: Experts

More medical seats to boost doctor-patient ratio; Mission Shakti’s allocation commendable: Experts

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The government’s announcement, in the Union Budget 2025-26, to add 10,000 seats next year and 75,000 seats in the next five years heralds a significant boost to India’s healthcare sector and will boost the doctor-patient ratio in the country, said public health experts on Saturday. The Union Budget was tabled … Read more

Health experts hail Union Budget, will greatly benefit cancer patients

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a significant milestone for the healthcare sector, and will greatly benefit cancer patients, said health experts on Saturday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget and the NDA government’s second full Union Budget of its third term today in the Parliament. She … Read more

Snakebites a major public health concern in Assam: Experts

Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Snakebites remain a major public health concern in Assam and often lead to fatalities due to delayed medical intervention and lack of awareness on proper first-aid measures, experts said on Tuesday. Dr. Surajit Giri, who is a specialist in snakebite treatment in Assam, said that on average there are around 35, … Read more

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