Delhi Disaster Management Authority Reviews Earthquake Preparedness Following February Tremor
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is actively reviewing and strengthening its preparedness measures to effectively respond to any future natural disasters. The DDMA has also highlighted its comprehensive Delhi Disaster Management Plan (DDMP), which includes a specific Earthquake Action Plan
Government Bans Chloramphenicol and Nitrofurans in Food-Producing Animals
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced a nationwide ban on the import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drug formulations containing Chloramphenicol and Nitrofurans for use in any food-producing animal rearing system.
Draft Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Rules
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration invites public suggestions on the 2024 draft rules for workplace safety, health, and working conditions in the region.
ESIC Enhances Healthcare Access in Underserved Areas
ESIC expands medical services through PHCs and CHCs in remote areas, ensuring access to primary and secondary care for beneficiaries, providing healthcre acess.
Over 739 Million Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts Created
The creation of over 739 million ABHA IDs represents a significant milestone in the ABDM’s goal of establishing a robust and accessible digital health ecosystem. These health accounts will enable individuals to securely store and access their health records digitally, facilitating better healthcare management and improved health outcomes.
AB-PMJAY Enhances Hospital Empanelment and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
The Indian government has strengthened the empanelment process for hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and enhanced its grievance redressal system to ensure beneficiaries receive quality healthcare services.
DGS Focuse On Health, Insurance, and Well-being of Seafarers
DGS addresses the welfare of Indian seafarers by focusing on health, insurance, and mental well-being, while gathering data for tailored support solutions.
Madhya Pradesh Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2024
Govt of MP notified the MP Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2024 under the powers conferred by Section 30 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
GPCB Simplifies Consent Process for Small Healthcare Units
GPCB issued the regulatory process for Non-Bedded Healthcare Units (HCU) and healthcare units with less than 30 beds that generate Biological Medical Waste.
Improvements in India’s Public Health
India’s National Health Mission (NHM) has made substantial strides in improving public health outcomes over the past three years, focusing on expanding healthcare human resources, addressing critical health challenges, and strengthening the healthcare system’s response to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
