Experts said the move was much needed. Dr. Indu Bhushan, former chief executive officer of the National Health Authority (NHA) said, “Maintaining a three-month buffer stock at CGHS facilities is an important step, as stock-outs have been a recurring concern. Many CGHS beneficiaries live with non-communicable diseases that require lifelong treatment. Any disruption in availability…
The plan entails a makeover of NCDC by setting up five new regional offices, 20 new metropolitan surveillance units, and 27 new state regional centers of India’s apex public health institute. The proposals under the upcoming new iteration of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aim to ensure a decentralized response to…
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City nurses are striking for a third day Wednesday with both sides seemingly digging in for the long haul. Negotiations don’t appear to be on the table at the moment with any of the three major hospital systems affected by the walkout. Picketing nurses also held a rally at…
