Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India has made significant improvements in maternal and infant mortality rates, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, has said. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of the country has significantly declined by 33 points from 130 in 2014-16 to 97 in … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India has made a significant stride in healthcare since 2014, with particular emphasis on quality and affordability for all, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday. Speaking at the 9th National Summit on good and replicable practices and innovation in the public healthcare system in Odisha’s Puri, Nadda said: … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has emerged as a significant intervention in India’s healthcare landscape, particularly for cancer treatment, said experts here on World Cancer Day on Tuesday. World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4. The theme this year is United by … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Obesity is of significant concern among Indians of all age groups, noted ophthalmologist Dr. T. P. Lahane, a Padma Shri awardee, said on Thursday. Speaking to IANS, Lahane, the former Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) of Maharashtra, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for advocating for … Read more
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of migratory birds this season, according to forest officials. This year, approximately 3,500 to 4,000 birds have arrived at the sanctuary, a significant increase from the mere 800 recorded in 2023. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department … Read more
