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Free medical cover has revolutionised healthcare in India. So why is it ailing?

Modi’s Ayushman Bharat scheme put hospital treatment within reach of tens of millions of Indians for the first time. But the government’s unpaid bills may derail the reforms

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How Ayushman Bharat fails India’s transgender population

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched in 2018 to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to everyone in India. In August 2022, the government announced that AB-PMJAY would also cover transgender individuals and offer them additional access to gender-affirming procedures such as sex reassignment surgery (SRS)…

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World Cancer Day: PMJAY brings hope to poor patients. Details here...

World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4 February to increase awareness about preventing, detecting, and treating cancer. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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50 dollars in India vs 10,000 dollars in the US for medical tests: How India's health care on a budget is gaining global attention

A country's future depends on its healthcare system. It's not just the robustness of the medical system, it is the affordability that counts. An affordable healthcare system ensures that all citizens, regardless of their financial status, have access to necessary medical services as healthcare costs can be a significant burden…

The Times of India

Govt to expand senior healthcare and cover Alzheimer's, cancer and more

In a welcoming move, the government is planning to expand its coverage of elderly healthcare, through its ambitious Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, by including treatments for diseases commonly seen among elders, like Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure and cancer.

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'Disaster risk coverage is a must for all': Dr PK Mishra

Dr Mishra was delivering a keynote address at NDMA Workshop on “Why Disaster Risk Insurance Matters – Key Concepts and Benefits”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Guarantee is precarity, welfare is self-care

A comparison of expenditure on “NDA schemes” with “United Progressive Alliance schemes”.

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AB-PMJAY provides health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year: Centre

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year to poor and vulnerable families. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Interim Budget 2024 | ASHA, anganwadi workers and helpers gets health cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Add Budget 2024: The government on February 1 announced the extension of health care cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers.

The Hindu

Naveen Patnaik govt. to cover 90% of Odisha’s population under cashless care in private hospitals

BSKY will cover the entire population except income tax payees and government employees in the State. Big farmers and people above poverty line (APL), who are not paying income taxes in villages, will be benefited by the announcement.

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Lok Sabha witnesses sharp exchange between Speaker Om Birla and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Sharp exchange between Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over use of language in Lok Sabha Question Hour

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Committed to make India developed nation by 2047: Joshi

India progressing fast under PM Modi's leadership: Joshi. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said all should contribute to nation's progress. He highlighted Union govt's welfare schemes, including Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, Kisan Credit Card, MUDRA, PM Awas. 2.7 lakh farmers received grants under PM Krishi Samman Nidhi. Participants screened by health dept.…

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Punjab could lose ₹1,800 crore in capex funds due to re-branding Ayushman Bharat wellness centres as ‘AAP clinics’

Punjab set to suffer Rs 1,800cr financial jolt due to non-compliance of branding guidelines of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Union Finance Ministry has refused to release funds until Punjab rectifies violations. Other states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Rajasthan have been approved for capital investment proposals. Punjab Health Minister claims Centre…

The Hindu

CM launches co-branded AB-ArK health cards

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the new co-branded Ayushman Bharat health cards renamed as Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) - Chief Minister’s Arogya Karnataka in Belagavi.

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Did welfare measures make a mark on Rajasthan voters?

Rajasthan's welfare schemes had broad reach, esp. among SCs, Muslims, and vulnerable econ. sections. Indira Gandhi Shahri Rojgar Yojana, Indira Gandhi Cylinder Yojana, and free electricity scheme benefitted many. However, only in two schemes did Congress gain advantage.

The Hindu

Dismay over the addition of a colour image of Dhanvantari, and the word ‘Bharat’ to the National Medical Commission’s logo

Move follows the renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ earlier this week

The Hindu

Odisha govt., Centre face off over implementation of another Central scheme

BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes in Odisha. BJD resists PM SHRI, Ayushman Bharat schemes; BJD says its own initiatives better. BJD says Centre trying to gain mileage; BJP says BJD blocking holistic development. BJD also spending ₹6,500 cr on Bhubaneswar Metro Project without Centre's help. BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes…

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CAG terms media reports on transfer of officials ‘baseless’

CAG dismisses reports of transfer of officials who exposed corruption in Ayushman Bharat and Dwarka Expressway projects. Stresses transfers are routine & based on administrative convenience. Reports baseless and cast aspersions on functioning of institution and its chief.

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Tele Manas Seva, launched last year on World Mental Health Day, has counselled more than 3,50,000 people till date: Minister

Tele Manas Seva has counselled 3.5 lakh people, receives 1,000 calls/day. Union Health Minister Mandaviya virtually inaugurated new facilities at NIMHANS and launched Tele-MANAS logo. Ayushman Bharat health and wellness centres integrated mental health services with primary health services. 743 districts across 36 States/UTs supported under National Mental Health Programme.…

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Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

The Hindu

Manas Institute now Ayushman Bharat-empanelled

Manas Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Hubballi, has become the second private psychiatric hospital in the State and first in North Karnataka to be empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

The Hindu

West Bengal should implement Ayushman Bharat at grass roots: Union Minister

Union Health Minister Mandaviya reviews Ayushman Bharat, wellness centres, TB Elimination Program in West Bengal. Urges State to implement Ayushman Bharat at ground level to benefit people.

The Hindu

KASP issues: CAG report puts State Health Agency in the dock

Kerala's Ayushman Bharat-Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati (KASP) health insurance scheme has been a major fiscal disaster, with cost overruns and overdue claims. CAG audit report reveals how the State Health Agency (SHA) has been running the scheme with no checks and balances, resulting in frauds and unauthorised payments. SHA failed…

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Centre urges States, Union Territories to achieve 100% Ayushman Bharat card saturation

Government urges States to achieve 100% Ayushman Bharat card saturation. AB-PMJAY is world's largest govt-sponsored health insurance scheme. Union Health Minister appreciates Andhra Pradesh, UP & Karnataka for work done.

The Hindu

Central Government taking holistic approach to revolutionise healthcare: Amit Shah

The Centre has taken a holistic approach to revolutionise healthcare by implementing a series of initiatives including Ayushman Bharat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kochi on June 4.

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