The health ministry is targeting a sharp rise in hospital admissions and claims disbursal under PMJAY in FY27, even as the Budget provides only a marginal increase in the scheme's overall allocation ...

Despite some interesting proposals, the allocations haven’t been hiked significantly. Schemes that serve public health have seen severe funding cuts ...

The Ayushman Card under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana gives cashless hospital care worth up to Rs. 5 lakh per family each year. It covers listed secondary and tertiary treatments at ...

As on 31.12.2025, more than 15,733 private hospitals have been empanelled under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Out of the total empanelled private hospitals, ...

While public health spending has trended upward, the industry says India must bridge the gap between its current trajectory and the National Health Policy goal of 2.5% of GDP ...

Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at ...

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has approved the inclusion of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as ...

On World Cancer Day 2026, explore how palliative care in India helps cancer patients manage pain, stress, and symptoms while ...

All senior citizens aged 70 and above will receive continue to receive health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh annually. This benefit ...

Prayagraj's Cantonment Board General Hospital launches a toll-free service for OPD appointments, easing access to cashless ...

Budget 2026 boosts Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY funding to ₹9,500 crore, signalling continued support for cashless hospital care ...

India needs a unified, patient-centric national cancer care mission to strengthen early detection, expand access to personalised treatment and ensure equitable cancer outcomes nationwide.