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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) There is an urgent need to integrate perinatal maternal mental health into national programmes to help fight postpartum depression, anxiety and other such conditions among new mothers, said health experts on Monday.
