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Mandaviya takes feedback from over 3,000 farmers from different states

The Union Minister encouraged the farmers through an appeal to use nano urea, nano DAP, and progressively shift to alternate and organic fertilizers, in place of chemical fertilizers

Mandaviya speaks to state health ministers on 'Ayushman Bhava' programme

He emphasised that this would ensure that patients getting screened at the Health Melas can access timely treatment at the Health Melas, a press release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Govt to launch Ayushman Bhava health campaign on PM Modi's birthday

Mandaviya also announced the extension of another campaign, NiKshay Mitra 2.0, where citizens adopt TB patients at block and district levels

160,000 one-stop shop 'PMKSKs' for farm inputs operational: Mandaviya

Around 1.6 lakh PM Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSKs) -- a one-stop shop for fertilisers, seeds and farm equipment -- have become operational across the country and will soon reach a 2 lakh figure, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said. On July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 1.25 lakh PMKSKs, saying these one-stop centres for farmers will pave the way for their prosperity. Last year, the central government decided to convert retail fertiliser shops in the country into PMKSK in a phased manner. More than 3.3 lakh retail fertiliser shops, run by companies, cooperatives and dealers, are planned to be converted into PMKSK. "At present, there are 1.6 lakh PMKSKs operational across the country. It is helping farmers as they are getting seeds, fertilisers and equipment at one shop. The number of PMKSKs will further increase and will reach 2 lakh soon," the chemicals and fertilisers minister told reporters here. Mandaviya was replying to a query after virtually addressi

Modi govt committed to work in coordination with state govts: Mandaviya

He emphasised that despite differences in political parties, the government's focus is on working together for the betterment of the country

'Wellness drives to run during Seva Pakhwada starting on PM Modi's b'day'

The Union Health Minister said that during the programmes, which will continue till October 2, general awareness about health will be spread and the programmes being run by the central government

Implementation of technology changed dynamics of healthcare delivery: Min

Speaking on National Digital Health Mission, mansukh Mandaviya said that the government is opening the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)

Our culture of service helping India gain prominence in post-Covid era: Min

India's culture of service is helping it gain prominence in the new world order created in the post-COVID era, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday, citing the supply of medicines and vaccines by the Centre during the pandemic. When international airlines were shut (during COVID outbreak), six to seven planes landed in India daily only to procure medicines. We did not just provide medicines but also made the whole world aware of our culture, Mandaviya said after inaugurating the Amrita Patel Centre of Public Health at Bhaikaka University at Karamsad in Anand district. Had India desired, the minister said, it could have then sold medicines to other countries at a much higher price. But India continued to supply medicines at pre-pandemic price levels, he said. When the world was stockpiling vaccines three to four times their requirement, India made vaccines to meet the domestic need and also supply to more than 100 countries at a lower rate under the Vaccine Maitri

West Bengal govt should implement AB-PMJAY at ground level: Mandaviya

The West Bengal government should implement the central medical insurance scheme AB-PMJAY at the ground level for the benefit of people, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. The central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to providing quality healthcare services to all citizens of the state, Mandaviya said during his visit to West Bengal. The minister reviewed various programmes delivering health services in the state, including the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). "The state government should implement Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme at the ground level for benefit to the people of West Bengal. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the health services in the state are of the highest quality," he said. During his visit, he reviewed Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres, National TB Elimination Programme, the status of funds released under the National Health Mission (NHM

India records 56 new Covid cases, total active cases at 1,475: Govt

India saw a single-day rise of 56 new coronavirus infections while the number of active cases was recorded at 1,475, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,926, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country's Covid case tally is 4.49 crore (4,49,96,732). The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,63,331, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry's website. The case fatality rate stands at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

IMA writes to Mandaviya, seeks withdrawal of generic drugs mandate

The IMA has written to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya seeking withdrawal of National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations on mandatory prescription of generic drugs till there is quality assurance of all medicines. The doctors' body also expressed concern over the regulations which bar doctors from attending conferences sponsored by pharma companies saying such a prohibition warrants reconsideration. It demanded associations and organisations should be exempted from the purview of NMC regulations. Members of the Indian Medical Association and Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance on Monday had met Mandaviya and expressed their concerns over the NMC regulations. The National Medical Commission (NMC) in its 'Regulations relating to Professional Conduct of Registered Medical Practitioners' stated that all doctors must prescribe generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and their licence to practice may also be suspended for a period. It also asked doctors to avoid prescrib

Govt in final stages of introducing policy to promote pharma R&D: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India is in the final stages of introducing a national policy to promote research and development and innovation in the pharma-medical devices sectors. India's commitment to quality, accessibility and affordability in healthcare is unwavering, particularly demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mandaviya said in his keynote address on Sunday to the Indian industry leaders in pharmaceuticals, G20 ministers and delegates, on sidelines of the G20 health ministers meeting organised here between August 17-19. He also spoke about India's vision for the future of healthcare, centered around a transition from volume-based approaches to a value-based leadership model. "Acknowledging the paramount importance of research and development in healthcare advancement, Dr Mandaviya announced India's strides in fostering an innovative environment," a government release said. "India is in the final stages of introducing a national policy to .

Mandaviya launches initiative to support global strategy on digital health

According to Mandaviya, fragmented digital solutions being used currently were resulting in significant workload on health workers, inefficiencies due to duplication and lack of interoperability

Over 70 delegates participating in G20 Health Ministers' meeting: Mandaviya

Earlier on Thursday, Mandaviya met the UK's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, on the sidelines of the G20 Health Ministers' meeting

Time for India to take lead in medical devices sector, says Mandaviya

India has been recognised as the "pharmacy of the world" and it is now time for India to become the leader in the manufacturing of affordable, innovative and quality medical devices, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Mandaviya, during his inaugural address at 'India MedTech Expo 2023', underlined that India is the fastest-growing medical devices market among the emerging markets. 'India MedTech Expo 2023' was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the sidelines of the G20 Health Ministers' meeting. Mandaviya said that 'MedTech Expo 2023 draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India atmanirbhar or self-reliant. "It will be a unique, all-encompassing platform to showcase the strength and potential of the Indian Medical Devices ecosystem," the health minister said. "Our goal is to become self-reliant in the medical device sector and reduce our import dependency which also perfectly aligns with our vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', and 'Mak

Herbal pharma demand highlights traditional practices value: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday pitched for collective efforts by embracing ancient wisdom and modern science to achieve the health-related sustainable development goals. Inaugurating the WHO's first-ever Global Summit for Traditional Medicine here, the minister said it presents a unique platform for dialogue, idea exchange, collaboration, and international partnerships in the realm of traditional and complementary medicine. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel were present at the inaugural event. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush, the summit is a co-branded event as part of the ongoing G20 Health Ministers' meeting being held in Gandhinagar in Gujarat from August 17 to 19. Mandaviya said, "For centuries, traditional and complementary medicine has played a pivotal role in promoting personal and community health. Even in modern times, th

Equitable access to diagnosis, treatment pivotal to ending TB: Mandaviya

Collaborative and collective efforts among countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region and equitable access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment options are pivotal to ending TB, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, citing the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivering the keynote address at a ministerial meeting on "Sustain, Accelerate, and Innovate to end TB in the South-East Asia Region", Mandaviya reiterated India's commitment of eliminating TB from the country by 2025, five years ahead of the global deadline. The meeting was co-chaired by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus here on Thursday. The event witnessed a significant milestone in the signing of the Gandhinagar Declaration, which calls for establishing a high-level multisectoral commission reporting to the highest political level in each country for synergy of efforts among various stakeholders and to monitor progress towards ending TB and other priority diseases. The declaration i

Centre does 'politics of development': Mandaviya hits back at Tejashwi

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the Modi government believes in "politics of development" and not "politics in development" while urging Bihar minister Tejashwi Yadav to provide suitable land for the construction of AIIMS in Darbhanga. The comments come after Yadav, who holds the health portfolio in the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'safed jhooth' (blatant lie) in his address earlier in the day when he spoke of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the north Bihar district of Darbhanga. "It is an outright lie on part of the PM to have made a mention of AIIMS at Darbhanga, which is yet to be constructed. He reminds me of Union Home Minister Amit Shah who some time ago boasted of Purnea airport, which is far from functional, as one of the achievements of the government," Yadav told PTI video. "The fact is, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had taken the initiative for AIIMS, Darbhanga and a piece of land, suitab

Nursing institutes offering UG courses rose by 36% in 9 years: Mandaviya

The number of nursing institutes offering undergraduate courses increased from 1,641 in 2014 to 2,229 until March this year, a rise of 36 per cent, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Lok Sabha on Friday. Similarly, the number of UG seats also rose from 83,192 to 1,16,595, an increase of 40 per cent during the same period, Mandaviya said in response to a question. Currently, there are 5,203 nursing institutes in the country including 715 government institutes. "The number of nursing institutes providing undergraduate courses increased from 1,641 in 2014 to 2,229 in 2023 (upto March, 23), reporting an increase of 36 per cent and similarly graduate seats also increased from 8,3192 to 1,16,595 reporting an increase of 40 per cent during the same period," Mandaviya said. There are 35.14 lakh registered nursing personnel in the country with a population ratio of 2.06 nurses per 1,000 population, he added. The distribution of nursing colleges/institutes is attributed to var

Action taken against 0.16 mn claims of Rs 287 cr under AB-PMJAY till Aug 5

Appropriate action against over 1.6 lakh claims worth Rs 287 crores has been taken under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme till August 5 by state health agencies, the Lok Sabha was told on Friday. Responding to a question, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 210 hospitals have been de-empanelled and 188 hospitals suspended due to their involvement in activities non-compliant with the guidelines issued by the National Health Authority (NHA) or the state health authority. A penalty of Rs 20.71 crore has been levied, of which Rs 9.5 crore has been recovered, he said. The NHA has set up a National Anti-Fraud Unit (NAFU) with the primary responsibility of prevention, detection and deterrence of fraud and abuse under AB-PMJAY, Mandaviya said. The anti-fraud structure under the scheme has NAFU at the central level, followed by State Anti-Fraud Units. NHA uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to detect suspici