Maharashtra

Maha Govt to Introduce Law to Curb Malpractices in Pathological Labs July 10, 2024 The law aims to regulate the industry more strictly and ensure that only certified and licensed labs operate in the state.

Maharashtra Govt Hospitals Set to Introduce Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment Services May 13, 2024 The Maharashtra Public Health Department inked multiple agreements with private entities to establish and manage 22 MRI and 31 CT scan facilities.

UP Ranks 1st with MP, Maha Trailing in Ayushman Card Registrations March 26, 2024 Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra trail Uttar Pradesh, securing the second and third positions, respectively, followed by Gujarat.

Asian Development Bank Approves INR 4,000 Cr Loan for Maharashtra's Healthcare Infrastructure February 15, 2024 With this loan, the ADB has suggested seven key improvements at both administrative and medical education levels.

MH FDA Implements INR 24.59 Cr Worth Strategy to Strengthen Drug Regulatory System December 19, 2023 Commenced on May 1, 2017, this initiative undergoes reviews by the Union Health Ministry every two years. Scheduled for completion by March 31, 2025, the scheme symbolises a joint endeavour to enhance Maharashtra's drug regulatory capabilities.

PMC to Set Up 10 More Healthcare Facilities November 28, 2023 Reportedly, these polyclinics will complement other civic health facilities including out-patient departments (OPD) and primary healthcare centres. Further, several healthcare experts and specialists will be available at these centres for treatments.

BMC Launches ‘CM Health at Doorstep’ Scheme with INR 1,500 Cr Allocation November 28, 2023 Reportedly, BMC spends 15% of its budget on healthcare, a much higher share than any other state in the country, and is expected to spend INR 1,500 Cr to provide these doorstep benefits.

ADB Approves $500 Mn Loan to Boost Tertiary Healthcare & Medical Education in Maharashtra November 24, 2023 ADB's contribution seeks to foster a favourable policy environment for medical professionals, involving performance incentives, a new talent management policy, and establishing India's first state-led centres of excellence in healthcare and medical education.

Maharashtra Govt Partners with Godrej, CHRI-PATH & FH India to Tackle Vector-Borne Diseases November 2, 2023 In a recent meeting held in Pune, the joint director of Health for Communicable Diseases in Maharashtra discussed the pressing need for strategies to address these challenges and officially launched the State Vector-Borne Disease Control's Technical Support Unit.