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Hepatitis B Infection Is Spreading Through Indian Households and Most Carriers Skip Screening

India's hepatitis B numbers are larger than most people realiseThe World Health Organization estimates that India has approximately 40 million people living with chronic hepatitis B infection, roughly 3 to 4 percent of the population. That figure makes India one of the highest-burden countries in the world, sitting alongside sub-Saharan…

Times Life · Aug 4

Aarogya Setu 2.0 launched: 5 new features that let you access health records and nearby Ayushman services

Aarogya Setu 2.0, a new Personal Health Record app, launched today, offering users access to health services, secure record storage, and nearby facility searches. Developed under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, it integrates PM-JAY services and introduces Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot for easier access.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

India known as nation with world's largest healthcare programme: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has made healthcare more affordable and accessible over the past 12 years through initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. He highlighted lower-cost medicines and medical devices, expanded medical education, and progress in tackling diseases like tuberculosis.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

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Modi Nears Nehru’s Record: The Economic Truth Nobody Talks About

Twelve years ago, India stood at a crucial crossroads. Growth was slowing, infrastructure gaps were visible, and millions remained outside the formal economy. Today, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to surpass Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, the country looks dramatically different. The numbers tell…

MyLifeXP · Jun 10

PM Modi terms welfare of the poor among key achievements of his govt's 12-year tenure

PM Narendra Modi highlighted his government's welfare initiatives over the past 12 years. He stated that India has seen significant transformations, with the welfare of the poor at their core. Schemes like Direct Benefit Transfer, Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat have aimed to provide dignity and opportunity…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: Suvendu

West Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards will reach beneficiaries from July. The state is also planning to extend benefits to over one crore migrant residents. Recruitment of healthcare professionals will be prioritized. This…

The Economic Times · May 23

Free medical cover has revolutionised healthcare in India. So why is it ailing?

Modi’s Ayushman Bharat scheme put hospital treatment within reach of tens of millions of Indians for the first time. But the government’s unpaid bills may derail the reforms

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

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How Ayushman Bharat fails India’s transgender population

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched in 2018 to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to everyone in India. In August 2022, the government announced that AB-PMJAY would also cover transgender individuals and offer them additional access to gender-affirming procedures such as sex reassignment surgery (SRS)…

Newslaundry · Apr 21, 2025

World Cancer Day: PMJAY brings hope to poor patients. Details here...

World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4 February to increase awareness about preventing, detecting, and treating cancer. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2025

50 dollars in India vs 10,000 dollars in the US for medical tests: How India's health care on a budget is gaining global attention

A country's future depends on its healthcare system. It's not just the robustness of the medical system, it is the affordability that counts. An affordable healthcare system ensures that all citizens, regardless of their financial status, have access to necessary medical services as healthcare costs can be a significant burden…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Govt to expand senior healthcare and cover Alzheimer's, cancer and more

In a welcoming move, the government is planning to expand its coverage of elderly healthcare, through its ambitious Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, by including treatments for diseases commonly seen among elders, like Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure and cancer.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

'Disaster risk coverage is a must for all': Dr PK Mishra

Dr Mishra was delivering a keynote address at NDMA Workshop on “Why Disaster Risk Insurance Matters – Key Concepts and Benefits”. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 21, 2024

Guarantee is precarity, welfare is self-care

A comparison of expenditure on “NDA schemes” with “United Progressive Alliance schemes”.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

AB-PMJAY provides health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year: Centre

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year to poor and vulnerable families. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 9, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 1, 2024

Interim Budget 2024 | ASHA, anganwadi workers and helpers gets health cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Add Budget 2024: The government on February 1 announced the extension of health care cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Naveen Patnaik govt. to cover 90% of Odisha’s population under cashless care in private hospitals

BSKY will cover the entire population except income tax payees and government employees in the State. Big farmers and people above poverty line (APL), who are not paying income taxes in villages, will be benefited by the announcement.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Lok Sabha witnesses sharp exchange between Speaker Om Birla and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Sharp exchange between Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over use of language in Lok Sabha Question Hour

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Committed to make India developed nation by 2047: Joshi

India progressing fast under PM Modi's leadership: Joshi. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said all should contribute to nation's progress. He highlighted Union govt's welfare schemes, including Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, Kisan Credit Card, MUDRA, PM Awas. 2.7 lakh farmers received grants under PM Krishi Samman Nidhi. Participants screened by health dept.…

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The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Punjab could lose ₹1,800 crore in capex funds due to re-branding Ayushman Bharat wellness centres as ‘AAP clinics’

Punjab set to suffer Rs 1,800cr financial jolt due to non-compliance of branding guidelines of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Union Finance Ministry has refused to release funds until Punjab rectifies violations. Other states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Rajasthan have been approved for capital investment proposals. Punjab Health Minister claims Centre…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

CM launches co-branded AB-ArK health cards

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the new co-branded Ayushman Bharat health cards renamed as Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) - Chief Minister’s Arogya Karnataka in Belagavi.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Did welfare measures make a mark on Rajasthan voters?

Rajasthan's welfare schemes had broad reach, esp. among SCs, Muslims, and vulnerable econ. sections. Indira Gandhi Shahri Rojgar Yojana, Indira Gandhi Cylinder Yojana, and free electricity scheme benefitted many. However, only in two schemes did Congress gain advantage.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Dismay over the addition of a colour image of Dhanvantari, and the word ‘Bharat’ to the National Medical Commission’s logo

Move follows the renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ earlier this week

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Odisha govt., Centre face off over implementation of another Central scheme

BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes in Odisha. BJD resists PM SHRI, Ayushman Bharat schemes; BJD says its own initiatives better. BJD says Centre trying to gain mileage; BJP says BJD blocking holistic development. BJD also spending ₹6,500 cr on Bhubaneswar Metro Project without Centre's help. BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

CAG terms media reports on transfer of officials ‘baseless’

CAG dismisses reports of transfer of officials who exposed corruption in Ayushman Bharat and Dwarka Expressway projects. Stresses transfers are routine & based on administrative convenience. Reports baseless and cast aspersions on functioning of institution and its chief.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Tele Manas Seva, launched last year on World Mental Health Day, has counselled more than 3,50,000 people till date: Minister

Tele Manas Seva has counselled 3.5 lakh people, receives 1,000 calls/day. Union Health Minister Mandaviya virtually inaugurated new facilities at NIMHANS and launched Tele-MANAS logo. Ayushman Bharat health and wellness centres integrated mental health services with primary health services. 743 districts across 36 States/UTs supported under National Mental Health Programme.…

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