India is the first country to start “virtual autopsy” in the south-east Asian region. The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), ...
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NO more sale, consumption of e-cigarettes in India: Parliament Clears Bill
New Delhi : Parliament on Monday passed a bill which seeks to prohibit the production, trade, transport, storage and advertisement of electronic cigar...

No significant shortage of doctors in India, says Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
The positions with respect to the shortage of doctors/nurses are being reviewed from time to time by the government and necessary action for creation/...

Expect Hikes: Health Ministry directs AIIMS to review Tuition fee, User Charges, prepare model rate chart
New Delhi: The Health Ministry has asked AIIMS, New Delhi, to review the user fees for its patients and prepare a model rate-chart which can be replic...

Union Health Minister calls for cross learning to accomplish public health goals
New Delhi: The health ministry endeavours to foster cross-learning amongst state governments, NGOs, healthcare organisations and other stakeholders so...

Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems
New Delhi: “This NHM National Summit is a celebration of ideas, innovations and knowledge sharing and we all must take back these and ensure that we i...

MBBS, PG Medical fee to get regularized in private medical colleges; MOHFW, MCI BOG on the Job
New Delhi: Bringing a sense of relief to medical aspirants across the country, MBBS, as well as PG Medical fee at various private medical colleges and...

After 4 years wait, Safdarjung Hospital gets Rs 24 crore robot for high tech renal treatment
New Delhi : In a first, the Central government-run Safdarjung Hospital has started doing advanced medical procedures with the help of the robot. Last ...

E cigarettes being sold even after ordinance, experts urge for awareness programmes
NEW DELHI: Vaping devices continue to be sold on online sites and in shops more than a month after the ordinance against e-cigarettes, say several aca...

Indradhanush 2.O: Union Health Ministry to launch immunisation campaign for 271 districts
The “Mission Indradhanush 2.0” is slated to be launched by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on October 31 falling on the silver jubilee...