Health Ministry holds discussion with states on NHPS
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : After announcement of the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ and National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has started the process…
Bihar to have 5 more medical colleges
Speed Post News Network Patna : Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey on February 14, 2018, said the Centre has given its nod for setting up 25…
Naidu asks pvt sector health facilities to supplement Govt efforts
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on February 14, 2018, said that the health outcomes can’t be achieved by the government…
Cracking NEET to be mandatory to pursue medical course abroad
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : The Health Ministry has approved a proposal of Medical Council of India (MCI) to amend the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, making it mandatory…
National Deworming initiative to benefit 32 cr children : Nadda
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda on February 10, 2018, launched the National Deworming Day at a function at…
Per Capita healthcare expenditure by Govt Rs 1,797 in 2017-18
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : As per National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2014-15, the total health expenditure per capita is estimated to be Rs 3,826. As per…
Excessive use of aerated drinks may cause Hypokalaemia, paralysis
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : Excessive and regular use of aerated and energy drinks may lead to Hypokalaemia ( deficiency of Potassium in the bloodstream), hallucinations, stroke, paralysis,…
Govt approves ‘Integrated Health Information Platform’
Speed Post News Network New Delhi : A scheme to set up an ‘Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)’ to maintain the Electronic Health Records (EHRs) of patients in a centralized…