Formation of State Allied & Healthcare Councils Timeline Extends to 6 More Months November 8, 2023 Consequently, State governments now have a total of three years from the commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, to form the State councils.
Union Health Ministry Proposes Drug Licencing Reforms to Enhance Safety & Uniformity in Healthcare September 15, 2023 This initiative comes in response to concerns about the quality of cough syrups produced in India, which have been linked to deaths abroad. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about the substandard quality of these India-made syrups.
Ayushman Bhava Campaign to Commence in Haryana for Efficient Delivery of Central Health Schemes September 12, 2023 Led by the Union Health Ministry, the campaign will involve household registrations, awareness initiatives, and healthcare camps, and will continue until December 31.
Union Health Ministry Refutes Reports of Deceased Individuals Receiving PM-JAY Treatment August 18, 2023 The controversy arose from media reports indicating that the CAG expressed concerns on treatments being scheduled for deceased AB PM-JAY beneficiaries. There were also allegations of beneficiaries receiving care at two hospitals simultaneously.
PM-JAY Sets Record Breaking 5-Crore Hospital Admissions June 9, 2023