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Women in Gujarat receiving free health checkups under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:53 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) In Gujarat, several health camps are being organised under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, with a focus on women’s health. These camps are being held across various districts, including Narmada, Aravalli, and Vasad, providing free health checkups to women and raising awareness about preventive care.

Generic medicines, price ceilings led to better hypertension control in India: WHO

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Free medicines distribution, use of generics, and price regulation enabled a better control of hypertension -- a known risk for heart disease -- in India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, lauding the country’s efforts to combat blood pressure.

Paracetamol’s link to autism not supported by strong scientific evidence: Experts

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There is no strong scientific evidence to prove that paracetamol is linked to autism, said health experts on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump linked the painkiller to the neurodevelopmental condition.

Ayurveda gaining global recognition as system of holistic healthcare: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS | September 23, 2025 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ayurveda is gaining global recognition as a system of holistic healthcare, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush on Tuesday.

Update food safety standards as per changing habits and market: JP Nadda to FSSAI

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to remain alert to changing food habits and the market, and update food safety standards accordingly.

Ayushman Bharat: From promise to people's movement for universal health coverage, says PM Modi

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat scheme has transformed from a promise to the people's movement for universal health coverage, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the flagship health insurance scheme completes seven years on Tuesday.

'India witnessing revolution in public healthcare': PM Modi on 7 years of Ayushman Bharat

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As Ayushman Bharat marks seven years since its launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that India is experiencing a revolution in public healthcare. He added that the initiative anticipated future needs and aimed to provide high-quality and affordable healthcare for the people.

More than 76 lakh women, children participate in Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 76 lakh women and children have participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, the government has said.

AB PM-JAY turns 7: Moving toward a healthier India where no one is left behind, says Nadda

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has redefined healthcare in India, and is now moving towards a healthier India, where no one is left behind, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday on the seventh anniversary of AB PM-JAY.

10th National Ayurveda Day: Ancient medical tradition can help build healthy society

IANS | September 23, 2025 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The ancient medical tradition of ayurveda can help build a healthy and balanced society, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on the 10th National Ayurveda Day on Tuesday.

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Women in Gujarat receiving free health checkups under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

Generic medicines, price ceilings led to better hypertension control in India: WHO

Paracetamol’s link to autism not supported by strong scientific evidence: Experts

Ayurveda gaining global recognition as system of holistic healthcare: Prataprao Jadhav

Update food safety standards as per changing habits and market: JP Nadda to FSSAI

Ayushman Bharat: From promise to people's movement for universal health coverage, says PM Modi

'India witnessing revolution in public healthcare': PM Modi on 7 years of Ayushman Bharat

More than 76 lakh women, children participate in Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

AB PM-JAY turns 7: Moving toward a healthier India where no one is left behind, says Nadda

10th National Ayurveda Day: Ancient medical tradition can help build healthy society

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