Haryana health Archives - National Times

21 Aug

Haryana Clears Rs 97 Crore Drug Procurement and Diagnostic Upgrades for State Hospitals

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArti Singh Rao, Haryana health, medicine procurement, PGIMS Rohtak, public healthcare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government will ensure the continuous availability of quality medications and modern diagnostic services across all state healthcare facilities through targeted equipment and medicine procurements, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced on Friday. Presiding over a meeting of the Special High Powered Purchase Committee in Chandigarh, the minister approved key procurement proposals to strengthen public healthcare delivery through the Haryana Medical Services Corporation Limited. To maintain an uninterrupted supply chain across government hospitals, the committee approved the procurement of 117 critical and essential medicines valued at approximately ₹97 crore. The authorized list includes injectable drugs, antibiotics,…

14 Aug

Haryana Strengthens TB-Free India Mission by Appointing Lawmakers as District Chairpersons

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArti Singh Rao, District Chairpersons, Haryana health, Public Health, TB Mukt Bharat, Tuberculosis Elimination

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced on Friday that the state is significantly strengthening its commitment to the ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ mission by actively involving Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly in the statewide tuberculosis elimination drive. Reaffirming the health department's resolve on the occasion of the nation's 80th Independence Day, the minister stated that a coordinated, community-led framework has been established to transform the medical initiative into a mass movement across every district. Given their close connection with local communities, MPs and MLAs across all districts have been appointed as district-level chairpersons…

03 Aug

Haryana Outperforms National Targets Under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana health, Health Screening, NTEP Targets, TB elimination

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has emerged as one of the leading states in India in the fight against tuberculosis by exceeding key targets set under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. During a 100-day intensified screening campaign, health authorities screened over 5.84 lakh individuals, identifying 34,825 new tuberculosis cases. Reviewing the progress of the healthcare initiative in Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi instructed administration officials to maintain momentum and strengthen Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment along with community-based screening. Between January and July 2026, the state recorded 54,368 total TB notifications against a set target of 52,500, achieving 104 percent of its…

28 Jun

Child Health is Our Top Priority: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao Launches Pulse Polio Campaign 2026 Across Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArti Singh Rao, Haryana health, National Immunization Day, Polio Free India, Pulse Polio 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has announced that safeguarding child health remains the absolute top priority for the state government. Highlighting that both India and Haryana have maintained their coveted polio-free status since 2014, the minister attributed this monumental success to the collaborative efforts of the health department, frontline healthcare workers, and the general public. Making an earnest appeal to parents across the state, Rao urged families to ensure every child under the age of five receives the vaccine, instructing administrative officials to guarantee that no child is left outside this protective shield. Reiterating its commitment…

15 May

Haryana Government Launches Free Sanitary Napkin Initiative Under Menstrual Hygiene Mission

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, BPL Welfare, Free Napkins, Haryana health, Haryana Scheme, Menstrual Hygiene, Women Hygiene

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the health and hygiene of women and adolescent girls across the state. Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Friday that the provincial administration is actively implementing its Menstrual Hygiene Mission under the Mahila evam Kishori Samman Yojana. This initiative is designed around the core themes of cleanliness, respect, and empowerment, aiming to ensure better healthcare access and dismantle the social taboos often associated with menstrual health. Under this welfare programme, women and adolescent girls belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category within the age group of…

14 May

Haryana Health Minister Unveils Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Worth 2.86 Crore in Gurugram

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Gurugram, Haryana health, Infrastructure, Medical Centres, Public Health, Rural Care

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Aarti Singh Rao, Haryana’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush, dedicated several developmental projects worth approximately 2.86 crore to the public in the Gurugram district this Thursday. Accompanied by Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, the Minister emphasized that the provincial government is committed to bringing historic changes to the healthcare sector to ensure every citizen has access to timely and quality medical care. Given that Gurugram is the most populous district in the province, she noted that the administration is focusing on expanding the health framework to meet the demands of rapid urbanization and population growth,…

07 May

New health centres approved for Khori Kalan and Khatodra as Haryana bolsters rural healthcare

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Haryana health, Mahendragarh, Medical Infrastructure, Nuh District, Public Health, Rural clinics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Thursday that the provincial government is continuing its concerted efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure across rural and remote regions of the state. As part of this ongoing commitment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of two new health facilities in the Nuh and Mahendragarh districts. The move is designed to bridge the gap in medical accessibility and ensure that high-quality care is available to residents right at their doorstep. According to the official announcement, a sub-health centre will be established in the village…

04 May

Haryana Government Approves ₹22-Crore Urban Health Centre to Bolster Regional Healthcare

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh, Faridabad news, Haryana health, Healthcare infrastructure, Medical budget, Urban health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced a significant step toward fortifying the province's medical infrastructure with the administrative approval for a new Urban Health Centre in Palla Sehatpur village, located within Faridabad district. This strategic project, estimated to cost approximately 22.33 crore rupees, represents a substantial investment in the local community’s well-being. By establishing a dedicated facility in this region, the government aims to bridge the gap between rural and urban medical access, ensuring that high-quality treatment is available to residents right at their doorstep without the need for extensive travel. The Minister emphasized that…