Pilibhit, February 26: The Government of India’s National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme was showcased in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where sanitation workers and waste pickers received safety equipment, health coverage and livelihood support in the presence of Union Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma. Focus on Safety…
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ESIC Marks 75 Years, Expands Worker Healthcare
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) formally commenced its 75th Foundation Year celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming its commitment to worker welfare and announcing a series of reforms and healthcare initiatives. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
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President Murmu Launches Healthier Bharat Campaign
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday inaugurated the nationwide campaign ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’ organised by PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering at Lok Bhavan, she emphasised that healthcare is a collective responsibility and called for coordinated efforts to ensure affordable, quality…
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Nation Boosts Health with Homegrown Td Vaccine
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. The launch marks a historic milestone in strengthening India’s public health infrastructure and advancing national health security. Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda congratulated…
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India’s Nationwide MDA Push to End Filariasis by 2027
India has intensified its national mission to eliminate lymphatic filariasis with the launch of the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign across 12 endemic states. Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda flagged off the campaign through a video conference with state health ministers and senior officials, reaffirming the…
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President Murmu’s Address to Parliament Highlights Viksit Bharat Vision
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed both Houses of Parliament, presenting a wide-ranging overview of the nation’s achievements, challenges, and reform priorities as India steps into the second phase of the 21st century. The address, delivered at the start of the Budget Session, underscored the government’s commitment…
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Vice President Calls Healthcare a National Mission
Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday described healthcare as a “Nation Building Mission” while participating in two landmark medical events in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Emphasising that a healthy population is the backbone of national progress, he said that “Healthy India is the foundation of Viksit Bharat.”…
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Lakshadweep Healthcare Boosted by Navy Camp
The Government of India is committed to delivering quality healthcare to all citizens, particularly those living in remote and island territories. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the first-ever Joint Services Multi-Speciality Mega Surgical Camp at Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, on January 13, 2026, highlighting the Indian Navy’s…
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India Crosses 50,000 NQAS Certifications in Public Healthcare
As of 31st December 2025, India has reached a historic milestone with 50,373 public health facilities certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), a framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to ensure high-quality, safe, and patient-centric public healthcare services. From 10 to 50,000: The…
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“Anupriya Patel Urges Young Doctors to Serve with Compassion”
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Monday addressed the 7th convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, highlighting the significant transformation achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education landscape over the past 11 years. The convocation…