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Centre Releases Long-Pending ₹50 Crore to Punjab Under Ayushman Bharat

New Delhi : In a significant development aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in Punjab, the Union Health Ministry has agreed to release approximately ₹50 crore in pending dues to the Punjab State Health Agency under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). This assurance was given by Union Health Minister J P Nadda […]

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States and UTs Expand Beneficiary Base of Ayushman Bharat Yojana

New Delhi : The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has seen significant expansion in its beneficiary base, with the government reporting that 49% of the Ayushman Cards issued are to women. Among the 7.79 crore hospital admissions recorded, approximately 3.61 crore were utilized by women. The Health Ministry highlighted that Uttar […]

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First suspected Mpox case in India: Centre urges calm as test results awaited

New Delhi September 8 2024 : A young male who recently returned from a country experiencing a significant outbreak of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been identified as India’s first suspected case of the virus. The individual, who showed symptoms after his arrival, has been isolated in a designated hospital for observation. According to […]

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