"AIIMS Rajkot now self-sufficient for virus detection": Union Health Minister JP Nadda

"Earlier, this institute (AIIMS Rajkot) was dependent on NIV (National Institute of Virology) Pune for virus detection, now it is self-sufficient for virus detection. PM Modi envisioned providing tertiary (higher-end) healthcare facilities to the common people," said JP Nadda after visiting AIIMS.

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Shortage of medical, para medical staff in test checked hospitals of Railways observed: CAG

​According to the CAG, the Indian Railways (IR) provide medical and health services to about one crore railway beneficiaries through 129 hospitals and 586 Health Units and the review on "Management of Health Services in Indian Railways" covered the issues for assessing the adequacy and quality of health services provided by it during the period 2017-18 to 2021-22.

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States get nearly 75% of health, life insurance GST: FM

Govt and the finance ministry in particular is of the view that rates and policies related to GST are a shared responsibility of the Centre and the states as the all-powerful GST Council is the deciding authority. The Opposition-ruled states have, however, sought to put the blame on the Centre for any policy decision or rates that do not suit them, officials said.

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Indian spices not banned in Singapore and Hong Kong: Govt

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for health Anupriya Patel said that the Spices Board has implemented various measures to address the ethylene oxide (EtO) limits set by importing countries. These measures include mandatory pre-shipment testing of spices destined for these markets and issuing detailed guidelines to exporters to prevent EtO contamination during all stages of the supply chain, including raw material procurement, packing, storage, and transportation.

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Gujarat ranks first in health category in SDG India Index: state govt

SDG India Index 2023-24, the fourth edition of the country's principal tool for measuring progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was released last month. The Index computes goal-wise scores on the 16 SDGs for each state and Union Territory. SDGs are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations members in 2015.

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National full immunisation coverage for 2023-24 at 93.5 pc; Lakshadweep, J-K top list

​According to health ministry sources, some states and Union territories had figures higher than 100 per cent because of increased coverage by catch-up campaigns such as Intensified Mission Indradhanush and immunisation of migrant populations.

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Govt collects Rs 8,263 cr towards GST on health insurance premium in FY'24

However, certain insurance schemes catering to poor sections of the society and differently-abled, such as Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), Universal Health Insurance Scheme, Jan Arogya Bima Policy and Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme are exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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