Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme. It provides a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 12 crore poor and vulnerable families, offering cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals across India.
Click to View MoreThe WHO establishes a new legally binding alert, "Pandemic Emergency," under the IHR to prevent delayed responses like COVID-19. It defines severe global threats that strain health systems and require coordinated international action. Member states, including India, must create National IHR Authorities, strengthen surveillance, and ensure equitable access to essential health products.
Click to View MoreIndia has joined the Health AI Global Regulatory Network (GRN), an international platform for health regulators, to ensure the safe and effective use of AI in healthcare. The collaboration, led by ICMR-NIRDHDS and IndiaAI, will facilitate sharing of best practices and safety protocols, accelerating the safe integration of AI tools.
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