Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Health Ministry’s U-WIN Hits 96,000 Registrations in Tiruchi May 5, 2025 Over 96,000 pregnant women and infants registered on the U-WIN immunisation platform in Tiruchi. Real-time tracking, cloud storage & automatic appointments now in place.

Health Ministry to Launch New CGHS E-Portal on April 28 April 24, 2025 Health Ministry to activate new CGHS HMIS portal on April 28, replacing 2005 software. All services to remain shut on April 26 for migration.

PGI Secures Approval for Major Healthcare Expansion in Sarangpur February 4, 2025 PGI Chandigarh receives central government approval to establish a new campus in Sarangpur, aiming to enhance medical education, research, and patient care facilities.

Indian Pharmacopoeia Standard Recognized by 11 Countries: DCGI Rajeev Raghuvanshi October 15, 2024 India's pharmacopoeia standard is now recognized by 11 countries, with India playing a pivotal role in global drug, vaccine, and medical device supply, says DCGI Rajeev Raghuvanshi.

Center Forms 4 Sub-Groups to Advise NTF on Healthcare Worker Safety September 6, 2024 The recommendations will then be reviewed by the NTF, which was established by the Supreme Court to develop comprehensive guidelines for the protection of healthcare workers.

Health Ministry Bans 156 Fixed Dose Combinations August 23, 2024 The ban includes commonly used medications for cold, fever, and antibacterial and antifungal treatments. The ministry cited these combinations as "irrational" and noted that safer alternatives are available.

Govt Enforces BIS Standards for Medical Devices & IVDs June 3, 2024 The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare authorized laboratories to test medical devices for manufacturers under Chapter X of MDR, 2017.

Govt Claims AB-PMJAY Saved INR 1 Lakh Cr in Treatment Costs over 5 Yrs October 9, 2023 AB-PMJAY is structured to provide financial safeguards against overwhelming healthcare costs and is executed using insurance, trust, or mixed approaches based on the preferences and decisions of individual states.