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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicHealth scheme

Topic: Health scheme

Harsh Vardhan launches digitised versions of health schemes on NHA’s IT platform

Vardhan launched the revamped Central Government Health Scheme and the umbrella schemes of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi and the Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant on the platform.

What is digital health ID? All about the 14-digit number and privacy concerns around it

Here’s a breakdown of the jargon associated with digital health ID, how it will be generated and what data will be stored.

TB cases down but India still has 27% of all global patients, tops WHO list

WHO report says 10 million TB cases were reported globally in 2018. At 27%, India also had the highest number of multi-drug resistant TB cases.

Popular cartoon characters Motu, Patlu will now promote Modi govt’s Ayushman Bharat

The comic book featuring details about Ayushman Bharat has been published. Copies will soon be distributed in over 7 lakh govt schools across India.

Modi govt’s Ayushman Bharat likely to cover over 90 cr people — 70% of total population

The scheme covers 40% of the population at present. Official document accessed by ThePrint says the government will expand the scheme over time.

PM Modi launches world’s biggest govt-sponsored healthcare scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PMJAY-Ayushman Bharat will have beneficiaries almost equal to the population of Canada, Mexico and the US combined together.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.