Health Ministry

New Delhi: MBBS seats in India increased to 1,28,976 in the 2025-26 academic year from 1,09,115 in 2023-24, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. The government also said the country's doctor-population ratio had improved to 1:778.…

New Delhi: Organ donation pledges in India have crossed the landmark figure of 5 lakh, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to promote organ and tissue donation. The achievement reflects growing public awareness and…

New Delhi: Union Health Ministry will launch nationwide PMSMA celebrations on June 9 to mark 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, a flagship programme aimed at ensuring safe pregnancy and healthy motherhood. Union…

New Delhi: The Centre said India’s Health transformation over the past 12 years strengthened public healthcare, expanded insurance coverage and improved access to medical services across the country. According to a government statement,…

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry launched the pilot ToFEI application on World No Tobacco Day 2026 to strengthen tobacco-free educational institutions across the country. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava unveiled the…

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry launched the JANANI platform to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services during the National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity – Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future. The JANANI…

Mangalagiri: Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed Swachhata Pakhwada AIIMS Mangalagiri activities during her visit to AIIMS Mangalagiri on Thursday. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is observing Swachhata Pakhwada from April 1 to 15…

Bihar: Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda met Members of Parliament from Bihar at the Extended Parliament House Annexe as part of intensified outreach under the ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.’ The interaction followed similar meetings…

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry reviewed national preparedness as the winter influenza season approached. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers JP Nadda chaired the meeting, which brought…