Frontline workers and the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a global disaster that took countless lives, many of whom were frontline functionaries deployed to contain this crisis. As a result, the Indian state, unlike before,
Health Insurance
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Rajasthan Health Insurance: Frauds get easy as mandatory Aadhaar cheks eased, insurers complain
Health insurance claims in Rajasthan under the government’s Bhamashah Swashthya Bima Yojana have shot up dramatically, from Rs 7.5 crore in the first week — the current scheme began on December 13, 2017
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Swine flu alert in Mizoram
Aizawl: The Mizoram government has sounded a swine fever and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) alert. An official release on Monday said swine fever and PRRS is most common in the
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Adopt Clinical Establishment Act, Health Ministry urges states
The Union Health Ministry has urged states to adopt the Clinical Establishment Act, which aims to streamline healthcare services in India, stating they are the "most important partners" in rolling out
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Road traffic accidents and injuries in India- High spending on hospitalised treatment
Road traffic fatalities constitute 16.6% of all deaths, making this the sixth leading cause of death in India, and a major contributor to socio-economic losses, the disability burden, and hospitalisation.
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How to pick right health insurance policy from myriad schemes
Choosing from the over 180 health insurance policies offered by the 20-odd health insurers is no easy task. Most customers end up comparing only the prices and opt for a health insurance policy that provides
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The Most Popular Health Insurance Myths Busted
“Why would you buy health insurance while you are young and healthy?” “Get health insurance to save tax” “Aren’t you already covered by your employer?” Different people have different opinions on health
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In draft digital health security law, 5-year jail term, Rs 5 lakh fine for data breach
The draft Digital Information in Healthcare Security Act (DISHA) lays down that any health data including physical, physiological and mental health condition and biometric information are the property
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Government nod to launch of Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday gave its nod for the launch of 'Ayushman Bharat' - National Health Protection Mission to provide a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually to 10 crore poor and vulnerable
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‘Modicare’ gets Cabinet nod; likely to roll out by October
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet approved on Wednesday the government’s ambitious “Modicare” health insurance that targets nearly 11 crore poor families and will be a portable scheme which can be availed of
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Taking stock
The National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4) provides insightful data on a host of metrics and a holistic picture of the nation’s health. Data from the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4)