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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Centre aims to establish 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi by March 31, 2026
Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday urged all stakeholders to work dedicatedly towards implementing PM-ABHIM (Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) in Delhi, and fulfil the target of opening 1,100 Ayushman Arogya mandirs by March 31, 2026, with an outlay of Rs 1,700 crore. The minister distributed appointment letters to Delhi nursing officers and paramedical staff and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans, in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Vigyan Bhawan here. "This is a momentous occasion as today, after 15 years, our nursing officers and paramedical staff are receiving appointment letters. With this, the Delhi government is working towards strengthening the healthcare system by recruiting a specialised workforce," Nadda said. He underlined that Delhi observes the highest healthcare load as people across the country come to Delhi for treatment, and earlier, the healthcare system faced negligence. The Minister commended the efforts of the current Delhi government for strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and implementing Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan AarogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY) and PM-ABHIM. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ayushman Vay Vandana was introduced to ensure healthcare for the senior citizens above the age of 70. The Delhi government is working in this direction of ensuring the right to be healthy throughout life with dignity under Vay Vandana," the Health Minister noted. Till date, 4 lakh Ayushman Cards have been issued in Delhi, with 2 lakh cards issued under Vay Vandana. He urged all stakeholders to work dedicatedly towards implementing PM-ABHIM in Delhi and fulfil the target of opening 1,100 Ayushman Arogya mandirs till March 31, 2026. "In 1997, the Health Policy focused primarily on curative care, while under the visionary leadership of PM, the New Health Policy 2017 was introduced with a philosophy of comprehensive care—preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative - with a special focus on geriatric care," said the minister. He highlighted that "special emphasis is being given to preventive healthcare, under which initiatives for early diagnosis for different diseases have been undertaken. We are focusing on screenings of individuals over the age of 30 and working towards stalling the spread of diseases through early diagnosis". "Till now, 18 crore screenings for hypertension, 17 crore screenings for diabetes, 15 crore screenings for oral cancer, 7.5 crore screenings for breast cancer and 4.5 crore screenings for cervical cancer have been conducted," said Nadda. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined from 130 to 88 per lakh live births, while Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) dropped from 39 to 26. Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) has declined at a rate of 42 per cent, while the global decline is 14 per cent. The neonatal mortality rate has declined by 40 per cent rate while the global average decline was 11 per cent. Nadda also added that "TB incidence has reduced by 17.7 per cent, which is more than double the global decline rate of 8.3 per cent, which is confirmed by the WHO Global TB Report 2024". India only had 7 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) till 2014, but today, 20 AIIMS are operational. "The number of medical colleges has increased from 387 in 2014 to 780; the number of medical seats has increased from 51,000 to 1,18,000, aiming for a total increase of 75,000 seats over the next five years," the Health Minister said. On the occasion, CM Gupta stated: "Till now, 4 lakh Ayushman cards have been distributed under the Ayushman Arogya Yojana, which includes 2 lakh Vay Vandana Cards issued to the senior citizens of Delhi. A total of 2,258 individuals have already received medical treatment. 108 hospitals of Delhi have been empanelled under the scheme." She also underlined that "every hospital of Delhi has a Jan Aushadhi Kendra now that ensures access to medicines to all". She also highlighted the efforts of the Delhi government to ensure transparency in the healthcare system while keeping corruption at bay.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CM highlights healthcare reforms on Doctors Day
Jaipur: Addressing a National Doctors' Day programme organised by Jaipur Medical Association at SMS Medical College campus Tuesday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma criticised the former Congress govt's Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme as lacking adequate financial provisions. The previous govt included only 1,800 packages in this scheme, which left many diseases untreated, he said. Sharma said his govt rectified the flaws in the Chiranjeevi scheme and implemented the Chief Minister Ayushman Arogya (MAA) scheme. This scheme now offers treatment facilities ranging from allopathy to AYUSH methods and from common ailments to transplants and robotic surgeries, he said. Nearly 8,000 patients are receiving treatment daily under this scheme and a fund of Rs 3,500 crore has been established for it, he said. Sharma extended his best wishes to doctors and said they are considered next to gods. During the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors risked everything to treat patients, he said. Sharma stated that to expand healthcare facilities in the state, his govt recruited staff on over 24,000 positions and about 26,000 recruitments were in process. Academic sessions had commenced in five new medical colleges, with new medical colleges in Tonk and Jaisalmer also set to start this year, he said. He mentioned that the govt allocated Rs 700 crore for the RUHS hospital, developing it into the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Science (RIMS). Under the Chief Minister Ayushman Arogya Health Infrastructure Mission, construction work worth Rs 15,000 crore is underway, he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Tripura CM virtually inaugurates, lays foundation stone of infrastructure and healthcare projects in Sepahijala district
Sepahijala (Tripura) [India], June 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several key infrastructure and healthcare projects at Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district. 'Infrastructure development is underway across Tripura. As part of this initiative, today I virtually inaugurated 7 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir buildings in Sepahijala district from an event held at Bishalgarh Town Hall,' Saha said in a post on X. The post said, 'Additionally, laid the foundation stones for the following 5 projects---Bishalgarh SDM Office building at a cost of Rs 8.10 crore, new building for Bishalgarh Hospital at a cost of Rs 2.10 crore, an upgraded 8 km road from Bishalgarh to Golaghati at a cost of Rs 11 crore and the DCM quarters in Bishramganj at a cost of Rs 2 crore and the SDM quarters in Bishalgarh at a cost of Rs 83 lakh.' The event marked a significant push toward improved administrative and healthcare facilities in the region. The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated seven new buildings under the Ayushman Arogya initiative, further strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure. The event also witnessed the distribution of NOAS (Notification of Ayushman Scheme) certificates to Microsapara PHC, Dayarampara Yubarajghat, and Ujan Pathalia Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, formalising their inclusion in the state's flagship health mission. Furthermore, certificates were awarded to several villages for being declared as Child Marriage Free Villages, underlining the state government's ongoing commitment to social reform and child protection. Speaking at the event, CM Saha emphasised the government's vision for holistic development, focusing on administrative efficiency, road connectivity, and accessible healthcare for all. 'These projects will not only strengthen the administrative setup but also provide quality healthcare and infrastructure for the people of Sepahijala,' CM Saha stated. The ceremony was attended by local residents, officials, and party workers, who welcomed the developments as a step forward in the region's growth story. (ANI)
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ayush promotes yoga to combat diabetes
Mysuru: Department of Ayush has started promoting yoga to combat non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and other mental health disorders at its Ayushman Arogya mandirs across the district. The department has 33 ayurveda hospitals, including those in Mysuru and other taluk headquarters. Among them, 20 hospitals are upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Kendras , including Jayanagar in Mysuru, adhering to Indian public health standards. These are provided with all required infrastructure including staffers, medical supplies, diagnostic tools, and other essentials. It upgraded five other centres in Mysuru taluk, Hunsur (4), Nanjangud (5), Periapatna (2), and KR Nagar (2). These kendras are also known as health and wellness centres as they focus on holistic well-being with ayurveda, yoga, and naturopathy. These kendras were upgraded with all features, including modern furniture, well-stocked medicine shelves, advanced labs, washrooms, drinking water facilities and sanitation facilities. The department also introduced services such as cervical screening, maternal care, and vaccine administration for children between 0 to 16 years under national immunisation programmes, apart from distributing 105 essential medicines. The centres also offer 14 in-house lab tests and 79 outsourced tests including yoga sessions for well-being to avoid non-communicable diseases. The department deputed two yoga trainers in each hospital and Ayushman Arogya Kendras to conduct regular yoga classes for people suffering from NCD health issues. As yoga is recognised for its promotive, preventive, rehabilitative, and curative roles in managing and reducing the risk associated with NCD conditions, hundreds of patients are learning yoga, meditation, pranayama, and other techniques. They also provide tips about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, stress management, and healthy dietary habits for preventing NCDs, among other aspects. District Ayush officer Dr Renukadevi said Ayushman Arogya Kendras attract elders after the introduction of yoga sessions along with other healthcare activities. Yoga helps to keep NCDs under control through regular practice. The department also initiated measures to provide wide publicity to encourage people to take part in such sessions in these kendras. The department also renovated KG Koppal (Jayanagar) at the cost of Rs 2 crore to provide nature cure treatment. This hospital is now equipped with physiotherapy and electrotherapy treatment along with panchakarma Ayurveda treatment, she said.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kashi 1st dist in country to have 104 NQAS certified med units
1 2 Varanasi: So far, the govt of India certified 104 medical units in Varanasi with the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), setting a new standard across the country. Chief medical officer, Dr Sandeep Chaudhary, said that there is continuous expansion and strengthening of medical and health facilities at the community level. Keeping 'Health is the ultimate wealth' in mind, Ayushman Arogya temples operating near homes are increasing access to better health services in the community. The CMO expressed happiness and thanked the district administration for their support. He said that a total of 104 medical units in the district, including Shri Shiv Prasad Gupta Divisional Hospital, Community Health Center Cholapur, 10 urban and rural primary health centers, and 92 Ayushman Arogya Temples (health sub-centers), were certified with the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). "This remarkable achievement reflects our collective commitment, dedicated efforts, and special focus on quality in health services," he said. The CMO congratulated Dr YB Pathak, divisional advisor for quality assurance Dr Tanveer Siddiqui, other doctors, health education officers, block programme managers, community health officers, ANMs, and all health workers involved in making the medical units eligible for this certification. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The CMO said that currently, all other Ayushman Arogya temples in rural areas enrolled for 'NQAS'. Additionally, the urban and rural community and primary health centers are undergoing the assessment process for rejuvenation and NQAS. Gradually, all Ayushman Arogya temples, CHCs, and PHCs in Varanasi will receive NQAS certification and rejuvenation status, providing the community with quality medical and health facilities. Ayushman Arogya temples scored well on the seven standards set by the govt of India, including care in pregnancy and childbirth, neonatal and infant health services, childhood and adolescent health services, family planning, management of communicable diseases, management of simple illnesses including minor ailments, and management of non-communicable diseases. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
