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01 Nov

Haryana To Map All Government Health Facilities Digitally; Hospitals, PHCs And Ayush Centres To Be Accessible In One Click

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGIS Mapping, HARSAC, Haryana Government, Healthcare, Public Health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh: The Haryana government is working to bring its entire public healthcare network onto a single digital map, allowing citizens to access information about government hospitals, primary health centres (PHCs), sub-health centres and Ayush facilities through a unified platform. The initiative will use Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to consolidate information about healthcare institutions managed by the state's Health, Ayush, and Medical Education and Research departments. The platform is also expected to help policymakers identify gaps in healthcare infrastructure and plan improvements across urban, semi-urban and rural areas. Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department,…

22 Oct

Haryana Invites NGOs To Support HIV/AIDS Patients, Applications Open Till November 20

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernment scheme, Haryana, Health News, Healthcare, HIV/AIDS, HSACS, NACO, NGOs

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State AIDS Control Society (HSACS) has invited applications from registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs) to help provide care and support services for people living with HIV in the state. The initiative is being implemented under the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP), overseen by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to a government statement issued on October 22, the programme aims to strengthen community-based interventions, improve outreach and help patients remain connected to treatment. Selected organisations will be responsible for supporting…

17 Oct

Alberta Launches Triage Liaison Physician Programme To Reduce Emergency Room Wait Times

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAdriana LaGrange, Alberta, Canada, Emergency Departments, Healthcare, Hospital Services, Patient Safety

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has announced the launch of a new Triage Liaison Physician programme aimed at improving patient care and reducing delays in busy emergency departments. The initiative will place physicians directly in emergency department waiting areas to assess patients earlier, identify those whose conditions may be worsening and help initiate diagnostic tests and treatment sooner. Adriana LaGrange, Alberta's Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, announced the programme on October 16, describing it as an initiative intended to improve patient flow and strengthen safety across the province's emergency care system. Under the programme, Triage Liaison Physicians will assess…

14 Oct

Punjab Adds 154 Aam Aadmi Clinics; CM Mann Says Network Has Recorded 6.48 Crore OPD Visits

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Bhagwant Mann, Healthcare, Hoshiarpur, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Punjab government, Punjab News

Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dedicated 154 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AAC) to the people, taking the state’s total to 1,245, and asserted that his government’s priority is to deliver quality healthcare, education and employment rather than indulge in politics of slogans. During a public gathering at village Harkhowal in Chabbewal, he highlighted over 6.48 crore OPD visits at the clinics and healthcare coverage worth up to ₹10 lakh for 54.20 lakh families, while warning that a change of government could put public welfare initiatives, including free bus travel for women and monthly financial assistance,…

12 Sep

Haryana Tops India in Blood Donation for Third Straight Year, Set for National Honour

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanablood donation, e-RaktKosh, Haryana, Healthcare, Medical Infrastructure, Public Health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has secured the top rank across the country in voluntary blood donation for the third consecutive year, driven by robust civic participation, comprehensive digital integration, and expanding healthcare infrastructure. The Government of India will confer the national honour on the state during the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day event on October 1, 2026, at Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi. Announcing the achievement in Chandigarh, Dr. Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, stated that verified data on the national e-RaktKosh portal placed Haryana first among all states in blood…

30 Jul

Punjab to Open Applications for Second Cohort of Mental Health Fellows to Combat Substance Abuse

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAddiction, Fellowship, Healthcare, mental health, Public Health, Punjab, rehabilitation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services. LMHP fellows work across the state under the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative, supporting healthcare services and integrating a health- and community-first perspective in the state’s fight against drugs. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the state’s mental healthcare system and ensuring…

31 May

Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Orthopaedic Care, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has been spent so far on bone, joint and trauma-related treatments so far, under the scheme, reflecting both increasing demand for surgical care and expanded access to specialised orthopaedic services across government hospitals. The data shows that knee replacements account for the highest…

25 May

Haryana to Launch Vridh Seva Evam Swasthya Portal for Elderly Care and SanYog Initiative for Patients

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Haryana, Healthcare, SanJeevani Yoga, Senior citizens

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state government will soon launch two major welfare initiatives aimed at providing accessible and holistic healthcare facilities to its citizens, with a particular focus on senior citizens. The minister emphasized the provincial administration's commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly and ensuring seamless medical support across the state. Under the new directives, specialized health camps will be organized every Thursday across all Ayush-managed Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Haryana to support senior citizens. To ensure transparent monitoring and efficient data management…

25 May

Punjab Boosts High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Care Through Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is significantly strengthening high-risk maternal and neonatal healthcare through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring that complicated deliveries and critical newborn care are accessible to families without financial burden. A major study based on India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) survey found that nearly one in every two pregnancies in the country is high-risk. Factors such as poor education, poverty, short gaps between pregnancies, previous birth complications and caesarean deliveries increase dangers for both mother and baby. Researchers say women from vulnerable backgrounds face the highest risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger maternal healthcare and…

04 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Declares BJP’s Path to Power in Punjab Blocked by History of Farmer Betrayal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Farm Laws, Healthcare, Mohali, Punjab politics, sacrilege law

SAS Nagar (Mohali) (Gurpreet Singh): Lashing out at BJP for meting out step motherly treatment with the state, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the saffron party can win from any state in the country but it should never dream of winning from this land of great Gurus, saints, seers, prophets and martyrs. Interacting with media, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, "The people of Punjab are well aware of the dubious character of the BJP and they will definitely teach it a lesson, as Punjabis can never forget how the food growers of the state were humiliated during the…