The government decided to pay for the high-end tests, certain surgeries that are either not provided in its hospitals or have a long waiting period, and treatment for all road accident, fire, and acid attack victims in Delhi. read more

Nearly 1,200 cases of fraud have been confirmed so far, and action has been taken against 338 hospitals, of which 111 hospitals have been de-empanelled. read more

The employees went on a strike after a new contractor was hired by the government. They demanded they be inducted into government services, be given proper benefits, and paid all the dues. read more

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is a strong advocate of fitness and cycled 2km from his home to work in the summer heat to take charge of the Union health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhawan on June 3 read more

Under the CGHS scheme, about 1200 hospitals and 200 diagnostic centres are empanelled, with about 500 wellness centres associated with it. read more

Specialists doctors have been deputed at the civil hospital of Lohian and Sultanpur Lodhi read more

The health minister on Tuesday wrote to the Union minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and the Union minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendment of the existing 108 discriminatory laws against people... read more

Kovind, according to officials, spent some time enquiring about Jaitley’s health at AIIMS. He spoke to the health ministers and also the doctors who briefed him about the former finance minister’s health condition. read more

One of the most prolific politicians of India, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to the nation’s diplomacy, Swaraj’s sudden demise triggered a wave of shock and grief among Indians living in Houston, who remembered her as a charismatic... read more

The healthcare services at the hospital were hit on Saturday after doctors went on strike, demanding amendments in the recently passed National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill. read more

A proposal in this regard would be sent to the state cabinet for consideration, said minister for medical and health Sidharth Nath Singh. read more

Acute encephalitis syndrome claimed one more life in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday, taking the total number of casualties across the state to 154, officials said. read more

The mother of the boy also expressed anger over the negligence by the medicos and said “This is utter negligence. We were not even provided with a single tablet by the hospital. An investigation should be carried out.” read more

UP medical and health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said the fertility rate in the 11 districts of UP including Barabanki and Baharaich was 2.1%. read more

He drew the attention of all states and UTs for strict action against any person who assaults doctors. The move comes after the Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a four-day nationwide protest from Friday and wrote to Union Home Minister Amit... read more