“India has taken the digital inclusion approach to ensure all levels of health services and to include appropriate digital health interventions.” This was stated by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare at the inaugural session...

“This Delhi Declaration on digital health firmly aligns with our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s Digital India.”  This was stated by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, at the concluding session of the ‘4th Global Digital...

It is only partnerships that will get us to our goals. Partnerships between citizens, Partnerships between communities, Partnerships between countries. The Sustainable Development agenda is a reflection of this.” This was stated by Prime Minister Narendra...

“Government is not only fully funding the HIV/AIDS programme but also increasing the resource envelope in accordance with the programme needs.” This was stated by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State (Health & Family Welfare) at a function to mark World AIDS Day,...

“The Government is committed to the attainment of highest possible levels of health and wellbeing for all its citizensand providing “Healthcare for All.” This was stated by Anu priya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare at the 15th India...

“People’s participation and people’s awareness is the key for encouraging organ donation.” This was stated by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on the occasion of ‘9th Indian Organ Donation Day’, organised by the National Organ...

“Corporate leaders across all sectors should explore opportunities of investment in the emerging field of senior care.” This was stated by SmtAnupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare during her keynote address at the ‘1st Annual Senior Care...

Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel on Thursday said that India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined at an accelerated pace in the last few years indicating considerable progress in the area of women's health."Maternal mortality Ratio (MMR) is...

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated a seminar on “Women’s Health Challenges, Access and Prevention” organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), here today. Speaking at the function, SmtAnupriya Patel stated that...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development, organized a one-day National Workshop for Orientation of District Officials of Aspirational Districts on Health and Nutrition, here today. The workshop...

“India is deeply committed nationally and globally to achieving all public health goals. Together we are working towards providing highest possible standards of health care for our citizens. Universal health coverage is key to the Sustainable Development Goals...

The Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu has advised the graduating Doctors to be never content on complacent with status quo and yearn to learn and learn to innovate. He was addressing the 19th Convocation of the National Board of Examinations,...

The Hon’ble Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu today addressed the 19thConvocation of National Board of Examinations (NBE), an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in presence of  Ashwini Kumar Choubey and Anupriya Patel,...

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here today exchanged the MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell to provide a technological platform fornationwide prevention, control, screening and management program of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs).SmtAnupriya Patel, Minister...

“29 states and UTs have signed the MoU and have started working on implementation of the PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojna.The pilots have started in 16 States / UTs. Other states/UTs will also start pilots before fully launching the scheme on 25thSeptember.”...

“With this initiative, Government is strongly committed to work towards elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030.”This was stated by J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he launched the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program to mark the...

“In just 23 months, we have achieved 1.3 crore antenatal check-ups at 12,900 healthcare facilities across the country. And we also identified 6.5 lakh high-risk pregnancies.”This was stated by J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare while...

The Prime Minister  Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the National Centre for Ageing at AIIMS, here today. The Prime Minister also dedicated the underground connecting tunnel between AIIMS and JNPA Trauma Centre, and Power Grid Vishram Sadan...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today laid the Foundation Stone of the National Centre for Aging at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.This will provide the older population with multi-speciality healthcare. It will have...

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here today signedanMoUwith Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to scale up the short term healthcare courses through its available robust platform.The signing ceremony was presided over by J P Nadda, Union Minister...

J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Profile (NHP)-2018 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI), here today. The E-book (digital version) of the annual document was also released. The...

J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding with the State Health Ministers of 20 States marking their commitment towards the launch of the Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM)...

“We are saving nearly 12,000 mothers in 2015 (mid-year) as compared to 2012. Compared to 44,000 earlier annual maternal deaths, now there are 32,000 maternal deaths only.” This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfareduring...

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare flagged off and auto-rickshaw rallyto encourage abstinence from tobacco consumption to commemorate this year’s World No Tobacco Day, here today. As part of this AUTO RALLY, more than 100 auto drivers...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Swachh Bharat is a prerequisite for establishing a Swasth Bharat. He was addressing the Convocation of Lady Hardinge Medical College, here today. The Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare,...

“Safdarjung Hospital has been a premier learning space for young physicians and has the unique distinction of giving birth to three medical colleges. The Institute has contributed significantly to affordable and quality healthcare to lakhs of patients” This was...

The Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today presided over the 8th convocation ceremony of PGIMER and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, in presence of Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu advised the doctors to Treat Patients with Patience, Empathy and Compassion. He was addressing the 8th Convocation of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital,...

“Kayakalp has been instrumental in inculcating a sense of ‘ownership’ amongst all stake holders. This sense of ‘ownership’ has translated into “commitment for Swachhta.’’ This was stated by J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfareduring the national...

“Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) is not merely a programme, it’s a behavior change mission.” This was stated by Smt. Anupriya Patel, MoS (Health & Family Welfare)during the observance of ‘SwachhtaPakhwada’ at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, here today. At the...

“The Health and Wellness Centers are expected to provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and curative care for a package of 12 services.” This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he chaired the 5th meeting of...

Calling it a historic day,  J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the ‘‘Viral Load testing for all People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV),”at a function, here today. The initiative will provide free of cost viral load testing for...

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State (Health & Family Welfare), in a high level meeting, reviewed the activities and achievements of Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), here today.  Dr. Sanjay Mehendale, Additional...

The Minister of Women and Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi felicitated 112 exceptional women achievers in New Delhi today.The Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ms....

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare reviewed the activities of National Centre for Disease Control and issued necessary directions for disease surveillance, monitoring of health status, educating the public, providing evidence for...

J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Trachoma Survey Report (2014-17), here today. He declared thatIndia is now free from ‘infective trachoma’, and termed this as a momentous achievement. Shri J P Nadda stated that...

Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble MoS (Health & Family Welfare) recently inaugurated the 22nd conference of Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP) at New Delhi. The five day conference is being conducted by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and...

“When seen from the perspective of reason and rationale, the gift of life is the ultimate gift that one could give and organ donation is, therefore, a ‘God like act’ and needs to be encouraged.” This was stated by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State (HFW)...

The National Biomaterial Centre (National Tissue Bank), which aims to fill the gap between demand and supply of tissues, was inaugurated here by Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel on Wednesday.The centre, situated at National Organ and Tissue Transplant...

Anupriya Patel, Minister of State (HFW) today inaugurated the National Biomaterial Centre (National Tissue Bank) at the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO). The main thrust & objective of this centre is to fill up the gap between ‘demand’...

“India is deeply committed nationally and globally to achieving all public health goals and also focusing on developing India as a hub for affordable medical devices.” This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at the inauguration...

The rising number of cases of cancer, especially among women, is a major challenge in the healthcare sector for the Indian government, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said here on Thursday in the presence of actress and cancer...

“Mission Parivar Vikas will focus on 146 high fertility districts in 7 states with high TFR. Under this, specific targeted initiatives shall be taken for population stabilisation through better services delivery”. This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister...

Conferred with the WHO Director-General's Special Recognition Award for global tobacco control on Thursday, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said that there has been a 54 per cent relative reduction in prevalence of tobacco use among minors."My focus has always...

“Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society and is driven by many interconnected factors. Single, isolated interventions have limited impact and coordinated action is required...

Bill Gates, Co-Chair & Trustee, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation called on the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda, here today. They discussed various issues relating to the health sector in India. During the meeting, Mr. Gates...

“The control of micronutrient deficiencies is an essential part of the overarching effort of the Government to fight hunger and malnutrition in the country.” This was stated by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare....

Addressing mental illnesses by way of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation is necessary for achieving our health objectives: Smt. Anupriya Patel “As a community and as a country, we must collectively create and spread awareness on the multifarious causes and...

Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu today inaugurated three components of modern social infrastructure under East Kidwai Nagar General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Redevelopment Project.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naidu said “Redevelopment...

Meghalaya is seeing a declining trend in HIV cases, though there is some rise in high-risk groups, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said on Wednesday."Although Meghalaya is not high prevalence with respect to the general population...

Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, was the Guest of Honour at the release of Commemorative Postage Stamp on Lady Hardinge Medical College Centenary Celebrations, here today. Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent...

The government on Friday said that Indian Railways will meet 100 per cent expenditure target by the end of the current financial year.Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said this while addressing an Assocham conference on "2nd Global Investors India...

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday said that breastfeeding should be promoted at all levels, as it is the most natural and cost effective intervention of human development."There is a need to promote breast feeding at every levels. We must appreciate...

Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste and Smt Anupriya Patel, Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the international workshop on ‘Health Technology Assessment (HTA)’, here today. The three-day workshop is being jointly organized by the Department...

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Kulaste on Monday said that the Health Technology Assessment was very essential and needed for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set under the government's five year plans.The HTA will...