Center tightens hospital fire safety norms, enforces audits and evacuation plans
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May 5, 2026
NEW DELHI: In an effort to prevent deadly hospital fires, India’s health ministry has issued revised national guidelines requiring healthcare facilities to conduct stricter safety inspections, regular audits and clear evacuation protocols.The…
Government to screen all children for diabetes and provide free lifelong care under RBSK
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May 4, 2026
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Center will now screen all children from birth to 18 years for diabetes and provide free lifelong treatment through the public health system, expanding its flagship program Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)…
Digitization drives primary care: Center launches CHO app to enhance emergency response
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April 14, 2026
A new mobile app for community health officers has been launched to facilitate last-mile healthcare and emergency response. The digital tool will enable real-time patient management, faster referrals and early identification of high-risk cases at…