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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
ICMR-NIV Pune inaugurates high performance computing facility
PUNE The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched its first High Performance Computing (HPC) facility at the ICMR–National Institute of Virology (NIV) Pune on Saturday. The advanced system, named NAKSHATRA, was inaugurated by Dr Rajiv Bahl, secretary of the department of health research and director general of ICMR. The facility has been developed under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) as part of a new project called 'High Performance Computing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Hub'. It is designed to boost the country's ability to process large volumes of genomic and bioinformatics data—an area that faced challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic due to limited computing resources. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr Bahl praised the institute for its timely and strategic step towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision by strengthening the country's genomic surveillance and data analysis capacity. He highlighted how enhanced computing resources are crucial in preparing for technology driven pandemic preparedness and future public health emergencies. Dr Naveen Kumar, director, ICMR-NIV, emphasized the critical role the HPC cluster will play in supporting rapid, data-driven responses to outbreaks. The newly commissioned HPC cluster features twelve compute nodes, offering a total of 700 cores and 1 petabyte of storage. The infrastructure is tailored to support complex bioinformatics workflows including next-generation sequencing (NGS), transcriptomics, phylogenetics, metagenomics, and structural bioinformatics. Initially, the facility will serve five ICMR institutes across the country, acting as a central repository for sequencing data and extending support to Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) in the near future. This makes the Pune-based institute a critical hub for outbreak investigations and pandemic preparedness, with the potential to accelerate AI-driven drug and vaccine discovery.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
‘Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will provide doorstep access to diagnostic tests'
As the BJP government in Delhi completes its first 100 days, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh highlights a raft of health sector developments, most notably the upcoming launch of 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). In an interview with The Hindu, he says AAMs will provide doorstep access to health care. Excerpts: How will Ayushman Arogya Mandirs differ from Mohalla Clinics? About 80% of patients visit clinics and hospitals for minor issues, and around 20% have critical issues. With 14 routine screening tests, AAMs will provide access to diagnostic tests, including blood sugar, HIV, dengue, malaria, and syphilis along with pre- and post-natal care. Mothers will receive prenatal and postnatal care, and yoga sessions will be held twice a week. I want the public to go and see for themselves what has changed. Mohalla Clinics had four employees each. Will they be retained? Each AAM will have 6-7 staff, including medical and paramedical professionals, a pharmacist, a data entry operator, and a yoga instructor. The Chief Minister has already assured that nobody will be removed. All those who are eligible and work hard will not be rendered jobless. Apart from Ayushman Bharat and AAMs, what are the other key achievements? The number of dialysis machines has doubled to 300. Previously, people waited days for a dialysis appointment. That is no longer the case. Additionally, each hospital now has its own dedicated Medical Superintendent, replacing the earlier system where one oversaw five. We are addressing hospital shortages. How much of the staff shortage problem has been addressed? When I took charge, there was a 21% staff shortage. The dossier for doctors and nurses is out. That is now down to 7–8%, and will be addressed completely within 1–2 months. What are your plans for the city's health care in the next few months? Stress is very common among residents of Delhi. We are planning to set up integrated stress management centres combining Ayurvedic Panchakarma with allopathy within hospitals. We will also revamp the infrastructure so patients won't need to wait in queues. Appointments will be streamlined, and medicine shortages will be eliminated at the Arogya Mandirs.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
JP Nadda chairs high-level meet with 8 States/UTs to review progress made on TB
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, held a high-level meeting with Health Ministers of 8 States and Union Territories to review the progress made on TB and Measles-Rubella elimination and utilisation of funds under PM-ABHIM (Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) and 15th Finance Commission, according to an official statement. Union Minister Nadda complimented states for their enthusiastic participation during the 100-day Intensified TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan where, according to the statement, 12.97 crore people were screened for TB, with over 7.19 lakh TB patients notified across India, including 2.85 lakh patients who were asymptomatic, with the campaign beind extended to all districts across the country. He took cognisance on key metrics like presumptive TB case examination, NAAT coverage, treatment success and uptake of nutrition support schemes for TB patients, and urged state health ministers to review these key metrics on a regular basis. The statement further read that under the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, states are playing a proactive role in screening vulnerable populations for TB, irrespective of whether they present symptoms, using portable chest x-ray machines and patients who are TB-suggestive are tested using a NAAT test (Nucleic acid amplification test). Nadda called for greater Jan Bhagidari to bring about impactful and lasting change in the fight against TB. He urged states/UTs to integrally involve elected representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Corporations etc in the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. He emphasized the urgent need to reduce both the incidence and mortality rates of TB through early and comprehensive screening. 'The national goal is to bring down the TB incidence rate to 47 cases per lakh population and the mortality rate to below 3 per lakh population,' Nadda said according to the statement. To achieve these targets, the Minister called on states to re-strategize their TB campaigns, placing a sharper focus on vulnerable and high-risk communities. He also stressed the importance of expanding access to rapid diagnostic tools, particularly NAAT testing. In addition, states were encouraged to promote greater uptake of flagship nutritional support initiatives for TB patients and their families, such as the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana and the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative. The Union Minister noted that the participation and benefits under these schemes remain suboptimal in several regions and must be significantly improved to ensure holistic care and support for those affected. Nadda commended states on their efforts towards completely eliminating measles-rubella. However, since some districts in many states are still yet to be free of measles-rubella, he underlined the importance of enhancing immunisation to achieve the goal of elimination of measles-rubella. Putting the focus on health infrastructure, Nadda highlighted that health infrastructure under the PM-ABHIM and 15th Finance Commission needs to be implemented under war footing to ensure that the funds that have been commissioned are spent efficiently as only one year is left for their utilisation. The statement mentioned that the states represented their efforts and achievements in the programmes that were discussed. They also shared their best practices. Health Ministers of various states who joined the meeting included N Rangasamy, Puducherry Chief Minister; Brajesh Mishra, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister; Dhani Ram Shandil, Himachal Pradesh Health Minister; Biyuram Wahge, Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister; Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane, Goa Health Minister; Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Rajasthan Health Minister; Balbir Singh, Punjab Health Minister, and Irfan Ansari, Jharkhand Health Minister. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry were also present at the meeting. (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MCD Sites Outside Jurisdiction, Unidentified Locations Stall AAM Progress
New Delhi: A review of 429 sites identified for Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) sub-centres under the PM-ABHIM scheme revealed significant challenges in implementation at some of the sites. Of these Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) locations, 100 fall outside MCD jurisdiction, 61 remain unidentified, with the rest distributed across various MCD departments. These issues came to light during a review meeting held on May 22, chaired by Delhi's Health and Family Welfare secretary. The meeting focused on evaluating the status of building upgrades across land-owning agencies slated for AAM development. MCD officials were directed to submit no-objection certificates (NOCs) and provisional estimates for sites under MCD (health) by May 31, 2025. The initial plan designated 910 locations across govt bodies and PSUs for AAM establishments. This included 429 MCD sites, 91 Delhi govt locations, 109 DDA sites, 39 DJB locations, 56 DOE sites, 95 DUSIB locations, 42 Gram Sabha sites, 10 NDMC locations, 7 BVK sites, and 32 from other organisations. DJB officials reported that several of their 39 allotted sites were located within water treatment facilities, rendering them unsuitable for health centres. NDMC confirmed that site inspections are ongoing, while DDA officials noted that site assessments are still underway. DDA requested detailed AAM establishment guidelines and committed to submitting feasibility reports by May 26, 2025. DUSIB representatives stated that NOCs had been provided for seven sites. However, new authorisations specifically for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs were needed, as earlier NOCs had been issued under the now-repurposed Mohalla Clinic framework. Both MCD and NDMC confirmed the absence of in-house laboratory facilities, and proposed the use of outsourced lab services through Delhi govt health infrastructure. Meanwhile, officials from MCD and NDMC received instructions to complete the construction of 33 AAM by May 29, prior to the formal inauguration set for May 31, which marks the conclusion of the govt's 100-day agenda. The distribution of these 33 centres includes 20 facilities being established in Public Works Department (PWD) structures, including one at the Delhi Secretariat. Additionally, 11 centres will operate from Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) locations, while two will be situated in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) buildings. Health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announced that the govt aims to establish at least 200 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the next two months. Each AAM will provide 12 comprehensive service packages, including maternal and child healthcare, vaccinations, mental health services, elderly care, and treatment for communicable diseases. Officials added that the goal is to set up around 15 AAMs in every assembly constituency to ensure accessible, community-based healthcare for all Delhi residents.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
DGHS Appointed to Oversee PM-ABHIM, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Progs
1 2 3 New Delhi: The director general of health services (DGHS), Delhi, has been appointed to manage and implement the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Ayushman Arogya Mandir programmes under the National Health Mission (NHM) in the capital. A senior official said the move aims to improve the efficiency and execution of these key health initiatives, ensuring they meet their objectives. The DGHS will oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective delivery. An official order, issued on Wednesday, May 21 by the special secretary (health and family welfare), stated: "In compliance with the implementation requirements of PM-ABHIM and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under NHM, DGHS shall be overall in charge for management and execution of programme components in Delhi. The DGHS will ensure the availability of human resources, drugs, diagnostics, equipment, logistics, training, infrastructure, etc. , as per Indian Public Health Standards guidelines." The order also designated all district medical officers (DMOs) as nodal officers for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs—including sub-centres and primary health centres (PHC)—in their respective districts. Officials explained that Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) comprises two components: SCs and PHCs. Sub-centres function under PM-ABHIM, launched in 2021-22 with consolidated funding until 2026. Based on Delhi's population, the city requires 1,139 sub-centres. PHCs fall under the NHM, funded through a 60:40 cost-sharing model between the Centre and the state govt. Delhi requires 400 PHCs, of which 123 have been approved for the current financial year.
