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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780
New Delhi, The number of medical colleges increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats from 51,348 to 1,15,900 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 74,306 since 2014, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780 Responding to a question, Nadda said that the government has increased the number of medical colleges, under graduate and post graduate seats. There are 13,86,157 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. The World Health Organisation recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000. "Assuming that 80 per cent of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the doctor-population ratio in the country is estimated to be 1:811," Nadda said. Nadda said that public health is a state subject and the matter regarding engagement of available medical professionals in the country in various healthcare setups comes under the purview of state governments. However, to bridge healthcare delivery gaps, the government continues to support states and UTs through various central sector/centrally sponsored schemes/programmes by providing financial assistance, capacity building, provision of essential medicines, diagnostics, teleconsultation services, etc. to ensure effective and accessible primary healthcare. The Family Adoption Programme has been incorporated into the MBBS curriculum to provide equitable healthcare access to rural population, Nadda said. The F involves medical colleges adopting villages, and MBBS students adopting families within these villages. This enables regular follow-up of adopted families for vaccination, growth monitoring, menstrual hygiene, Iron and Folic Acid supplementation, healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition, vector control, and medication adherence, the minister said. It also helps in educating families about ongoing government health programmes, he said. Further, the District Residency Programme notified by the National Medical Commission provides for a compulsory three-month posting cum training of PG medical students at district hospitals as a part of the course curriculum. The DRP benefits the public by strengthening healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas. Launched in 2018, 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been established as on July 15 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres to provide comprehensive primary healthcare closer to people's homes, Nadda said. Services have expanded from basic maternal and child care to twelve comprehensive healthcare packages. With these reforms, annual footfall rose from 13.49 crore in the financial year 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore individuals have been screened for hypertension, diabetes, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Availability of medicines at AAMs and teleconsultations with specialists have improved accessibility, reduced costs, and addressed provider shortages, Nadda stated. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
10.18 crore women screened for cervical cancer under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and NHM
New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has achieved a major milestone in women's health, with over 10.18 crore women aged 30 years and above screened for cervical cancer across the country. This achievement is part of the population-based initiative for screening, prevention, and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), being implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM) through the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs). The screening programme targets women in the 30 to 65 years age group, using the Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) method. Screenings are primarily conducted at Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres under AAMs by trained health workers. Women who test VIA-positive are referred to higher centres for diagnostic confirmation and further evaluation. At the grassroots level, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a vital role in identifying individuals at risk using the Community-Based Assessment Checklist (CBAC) and facilitating their participation in screening and check-ups at AAMs. ASHAs also help generate awareness about the importance of early detection and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication campaigns at the community level further support the preventive aspect of cancer control. Events such as National Cancer Awareness Day and World Cancer Day are observed regularly. Additionally, the use of print, electronic, and social media platforms ensures continuous public engagement on NCDs, including cervical cancer. Under NHM, States and Union Territories are provided with dedicated funds for awareness generation activities as per their Program Implementation Plans (PIPs). To accelerate screening coverage, the Ministry had launched a time-bound NCD Screening Campaign from February 20 to March 31, 2025, focusing on individuals aged 30 years and above. The campaign played a crucial role in achieving the current milestone. As of 20th July 2025, data from the National NCD Portal indicates that 10.18 crore women out of an eligible population of 25.42 crore females aged 30 years and above have been screened for cervical cancer, reflecting the government's strong commitment to comprehensive and preventive healthcare delivery through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Health
- Deccan Herald
10.18 crore women screened for cervical cancer till July 20: Health ministry
In a written reply, Jadhav stated that though health is a state subject, Centre has strengthened cancer prevention efforts through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and through promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 23.8 lakh calls since 2022: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi: The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, has received more than 23,82,000 calls since its launch in 2022 till mid-March 2025, the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, said that 53 Tele MANAS cells have been set up in 36 states. It provides 24/7 mental health services in up to 20 languages. "More than 23,82,000 calls have been handled on the helpline number," he said. The toll-free number (14416) was launched in 2022 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10 to counter the rising mental health issues in the country. Tele-MANAS is a mobile application that provides a comprehensive platform to provide support for mental health issues, ranging from well-being to mental disorders. "The Government has also launched the video consultation facility under Tele-MANAS, as another upgrade to the already existing audio calling facility," Jadhav said. To strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) -- sanctioned for implementation in 767 districts. The government is also taking steps to strengthen mental healthcare services at the primary healthcare level. 'The government has upgraded more than 1.77 lakh Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Mental health services have been added in the packages of services under Comprehensive Primary Health Care provided at these Ayushman Arogya Mandirs,' Jadhav said. There are 47 government-run mental hospitals in the country, including 3 Central Mental Health Institutions, viz. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam, and Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi. Mental Health Services are also provisioned in all AIIMS, the Minister said.
News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
10.18 females screened for cervical cancer till July 20: Health ministry
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Out of an eligible population of 25.42 crore females aged 30 years and above, 10.18 crore have been screened for cervical cancer till July 20 this year, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday. He said efforts have been made to improve the current proportion of cervical cancer screening in the country. In a written reply, Jadhav stated that though health is a state subject, Centre has strengthened cancer prevention efforts through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and through promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level. Initiatives to increase public awareness about Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) like cervical cancer and promotion of healthy lifestyles include the observation of National Cancer Awareness Day and World Cancer Day, and the use of print, electronic and social media, he said. Under the National Health Mission, states and Union Territories are provided funds to carry out awareness creation activities, he added. A population-based initiative for screening, management and prevention of common NCDs including cervical cancer has been rolled out through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs as a part of the comprehensive primary health care under the National Health Mission, Jadhav said. The cervical cancer screening for women aged 30 to 65 years. It is conducted once in five years by trained health workers using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid at public health facilities, including the Ayushman Arogya Mandir sub-health centres and primary health centres. The positive cases are referred to higher centres for further diagnosis, the minister said. The Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) conduct risk assessment of individuals in the specified age group by using Community-Based Assessment Checklist forms and bring them to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs for screening of cervical cancer and other common NCDs. The ASHA workers also make public aware about the significance of early detection through regular health check-ups and screenings. The Union health ministry had launched an NCD Screening Campaign from February 20 to March 31 this year to achieve universal screening of individuals aged 30 years and above, Jadhav said. The campaign was conducted nationwide at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and other healthcare facilities under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, he stated. 'As per National NCD portal, as on July 20, 2025, out of an eligible population of 25.42 crore females aged 30 years and above, 10.18 crore have been screened for cervical cancer," Jadhav said. PTI PLB RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
