By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar Health Department is preparing to privatise the state’s only government-run super-specialty eye hospital, originally built on the vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Located in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, this eye hospital was designed to function like a major corporate hospital, but is now likely to be handed over to…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Migrants returning to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath can now apply for their Ayushman cards at Patna Junction. The Bihar Health Department opened a dedicated counter on Saturday, inaugurated by Health Minister Mangal Pandey, which will operate daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Several Ayushman cards were issued and distributed…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar government and the State Health Society, Bihar, are set to upgrade the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) with new facilities to provide better healthcare for weak and sick newborns. As part of this initiative, a free ambulance service will now be available to transport newborns home after their admission…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Cervical cancer is a serious disease, and its incidence is rapidly increasing in India. In response, Bihar has launched a free HPV vaccination campaign to fight cervical cancer, initially targeting five districts: Patna, Nalanda, Siwan, Purnia, and Muzaffarpur. The campaign commenced at IGIMS campus in Patna, where 100 girls received the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Following the detection of monkeypox cases in several countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern about the potential spread of the infection in India. In response, the Bihar Health Department has heightened its alertness and issued an advisory to the public. Health desks have been established at various locations,…
