CAG report questions the standard of hospitals associated with the Ayushman Bharat scheme and also highlights instances where beneficiaries were charged separately in certain states.
Currently, there are only 4-5 policies that cater specifically to the diabetics. While they may offer better coverage as compared to general health insurance policies, they come with a higher premium payable.
PM Modi urged the people to remain cautious, stressing that the virus is "still amongst us" and the possibility of it mutating is also there
The government is in talks with private players for using corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to ramp up the health infrastructure
India’s overall workforce in organised and unorganised sectors has 477 million individuals, 85% of which are unorganised blue collared employees
Experts have been asked to look for alternative anti-fungal infections for the treatment of black fungus cases, Haryana health minister Anil Vij said
So far, around 300 Covid patients suffering from black fungus have been admitted to hospitals in the state
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also assured that the drugs used in the treatment of the fungal infection will be arranged in enough quantity
Since there is huge demand for oxygen concentrators, the market is now flooded with counterfeit products
The rule is applicable for the period April 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021