Udupi: Social activist Satwaadi Mithun Shetty, proprietor of New Medicals, Kundapur, has submitted a policy proposal titled ‘One Nation, One Health’ (ONOH) to the Union and state govts, seeking a single, universal health insurance scheme offering completely free healthcare to every Indian citizen, irrespective of caste, age, gender, income or medical condition.The proposal has been…
Unions demand Rs 30,000 as common minimum monthly pay across services Mumbai: On Monday, a few thousand ASHA, Anganwadi, mid-day meal, and ICDS workers — most of whom are women — are expected to start their indefinite protest at Azad Maidan.The protest is being organised by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). Its state…
Kolkata: Having completed their staff training for Ayushman Bharat, several city hospitals plan to strengthen and reshape their operational capabilities to usher in the central health scheme. Anticipating a patient rush once the distribution of Ayushman cards begins, some plan to extend their facilities, employ dedicated medical teams and earmark spaces for patients admitted under…
