Government Tightens Oversight on Organ Transplants for Foreigners
Hospitals performing transplants, whether from living or deceased donors, must register both the donor and recipient on the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) website and obtain unique NOTTO IDs. This is crucial for deceased donor allocation and should be completed within 48 hours of transplant surgery for living donors.
CGHS Extends Time for ABHA ID Linking with Beneficiary Cards
The deadline for beneficiaries to create their ABHA IDs has been extended until September 30, 2024. Additionally, beneficiaries have until October 30, 2024, to link their created ABHA IDs with their CGHS cards.
India Makes History: President Introduces First Native Cancer Gene Therapy
The President of India inaugurated India’s inaugural indigenous gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay today (April 4, 2024).
Importance of Timely Treatment and Care: Guidelines from Kerala Government
The Kerala government health department has issued a warning emphasizing the importance of seeking timely treatment upon observing symptoms of chickenpox.
President of India Inaugurates Scientific Convention On Homoeopathy
The event is organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of Ayush. The event also coincides with World Homoeopathy Day and carries the theme “Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium.” The convention will also showcase around 80 poster presentations and host an exhibition with 30 pharmaceutical and other firms.
Explainer on Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is an account/ number used to link all the health records of a person. ABHA intends to create a digital health ecosystem & aims to promote digitization of healthcare. Any individual can enroll in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to generate a Health ID or ABHA, free of cost.
Government Emphasizes Awareness and Collaboration For Management of Heatwaves
The Ministry informed that advisories emphasizing state compliance with the National Action Plan on Heat Related Illnesses were recently issued to Chief Secretaries. These plans detail essential medicine stockpiling, intravenous fluids, ice packs, ORS solutions, and public awareness campaigns. Additionally, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has prepared a guide on recommended practices for both the general public and vulnerable individuals during summer months.
Health Ministry Launches MyCGHS iOS App
The launch of the myCGHS app for iOS marks a significant milestone for digital healthcare services within the CGHS department. Now available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app empowers beneficiaries to manage their healthcare experience with ease.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Demystifies ABHA
ABHA is a system that simplifies healthcare payments, securely stores your medical records, and empowers you to share them seamlessly with doctors. It is an initiative that seeks to transform India’s healthcare landscape.
Indian Nursing Council To Host Virtual Event On World Health Day
To commemorate World Health Day, the INC invites all nurses and healthcare professionals to join a virtual event. This year’s theme for World Health Day is “My health, my right,”. The INC will stream the event live on their YouTube channel at 1:00 PM on April 7th, 2024.
