Tag: Health
WHO honors NITI Aayog member, Dr Vinod Paul
He is the first Indian to receive this global honor from World Health Organisation (WHO), which is conferred in recognition to his services in the field of family health..............
WHO lauds the launch of ‘Global Partnership to Stop Leprosy’
The new partnership, launched ahead of the World Leprosy Day 2018, brings together leading agencies and organizations working towards zero leprosy in various parts of the world...............
Budget 2018: Healthcare players expect govt to do its homework on...
As the union finance ministry gets ready to finalize India’s budget for next one year on 1st February, the healthcare company heads have sought higher focus on revising GST clauses besides improved funding allocations for the sector...................
Promoting community participation in effective delivery of public health services
The 'National Consultation on Community Action for Health' held at Delhi included representatives of the MoHFW, State National Health Mission (NHM) Mission Directors, State Nodal Officers, representatives from civil society organizations, and public health experts...........
Vice President exhorts researchers to develop effective solutions to treat cancer
M. Venkaiah Naidu made these remarks while addressing the Graduation Ceremony at the Tata Memorial Centre, in Mumbai.............
HITLAB World Cup India 2018 set to be held at Delhi
The event being organized at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on February 10th, 2018, offers participants a high-profile stage to showcase their work, with up to USD 500,000 (INR 3.5 crore) in funding for winning solutions.............
Anupriya Patel appreciates activities of NCDC, points towards increased allocation
While reviewing the activities of National Centre for Disease Control, Mrs Anupriya Patel, MoS-Health talked about her high expectations from the Institute & pointed out that the intent is reflected by the allocation of budget of Rs 382 Cr for up-gradation of its campus.........
Govt mulling PPP model cancer detection centers with Tata Trust
While speaking at an ASSOCHAM event, Mr Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare revealed that his ministry will establish cancer detection centers with Tata Trust in states like Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh...........
Can the health issues be better communicated through films in India?...
In this interesting column, Dr Sanghamitra Pati and Dr Kartik Sharma throw light on the deep impact of cinema on healthcare communication in India and its relevance in current context
92.3% of Indians do not trust the healthcare system in India
As per GOQii ‘India Fit’ 2018 report, the lack of transparency is the single biggest impediment to the healthcare system in India. Chennai and Hyderabad showed slightly higher trust and Pune had the least trust in the healthcare system.........