On the rise in cases of Dengue in Karnataka, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that they are strictly monitoring the situation adding that all departments have been instructed to keep doing source reduction.
"On National Doctors' Day, we express our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation for the tireless efforts and selfless dedication of our medical fraternity--doctors, healthcare professionals, frontline workers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs, nurses, and medical staff," Kharge p
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is intensifying efforts to combat vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis across rural regions. Utilising a robust network of health sub-centres and ASHA workers,
In a move to advance the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), a crucial meeting was convened by Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) with ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers to hasten the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) cards.
In the wake of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections coinciding with the summer, Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Nikunja Dhal said that the authorities were aware of the possible heatwave condition during the polling period and the mission is zero casualty in heat waves.
The monthly remuneration of Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs 8,250 to Rs 9,000, while Anganwadi assistance's hike has been increased by Rs 750.
During an unexpected detour from his official itinerary, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das paid a surprise visit to Gargadbahal village in Sundargarh district to meet with ASHA worker Matilda Kullu, who was featured in the Forbes India's prestigious W-Power 2021 list.
Stating that 'women and health' are significant for a developed India, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Executive Vice Chairperson, Shobana Kamineni on Thursday said that the Interim Budget 2024, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, covered both factors well.
"In the coming 5-10 years, India will be the most developed country... The number of airports has increased from 70 to 149. ASHA workers and Anganwadi workers have been included in the Ayushman Bharat Scheme," Nishikant Dubey told ANI.
Kavita an ASHA worker told ANI, "Currently we get a salary of around Rs 4,000 and some incentives, an Asha worker can earn Rs 8,000 per month, which is not enough to sustain the family, several rounds of talks have been held with the government but the government has not found any solution.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a Rs 5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department.
Mishra said, “The council of ministers approved to provide the domestic gas cylinder at the rate of Rs 450 in the Sawan month. The amount will be transferred through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The amount to the beneficiaries of Pradhan mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be transferred immediatel