Covid-19: Govt to develop paediatric units, set up additional hospital beds amid third-wave warning

Covid-19: Govt to develop paediatric units, set up additional hospital beds amid third-wave warning

The govt has targeted accelerating health system preparedness and respond immediately to early prevention, detection, and management. (Picture courtesy: IE) The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 23,123 crore under Phase II of the government’s Covid-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package amid the pandemic’s second wave. Of the total amount, states will bear Rs … Read more

Govt rolls out scheme to promote cooperative funding of healthcare infra

Govt rolls out scheme to promote cooperative funding of healthcare infra

He also asked existing cooperatives to take up healthcare services as an activity for farmers. The government has rolled out a special funding scheme, Ayushman Sahakar, for the cooperatives to set up healthcare facilities including hospitals and medical colleges under which credit up to 90% of the project costs will be provided by National Cooperative … Read more