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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2023

Aug 2023

Jan 19, 2026

Indo US Doctors Meet in Hyderabad to Strengthen Healthcare Collaboration

Hyderabad hosted an Indo US healthcare meeting led by the American Medical Association President Dr Bobby Mukkamala. Indian medical leaders discussed global collaboration, including outreach to 2000 rural villages. Topics included medical education, patient care, and shared research. Indian Medical Association leaders highlighted gaps such as postgraduate seat shortages. Participants stressed joint programs, telemedicine expansion, and capacity building. The gathering underscored ongoing cooperation to improve India s healthcare system through international expertise and patient outcomes, with emphasis on collective action and sustainable health improvements.

Location: Hyderabad
Participants: AMA President, IMA leaders
Key topics: collaboration, rural outreach, education
Gaps cited: postgraduate seat shortages
Outcomes: plans for joint programs and telemedicine

Indian Navy Medical Camp Delivers Free Care in Lakshadweep

From 12 to 16 January, the Indian Navy conducted a five day Joint Services Multi Speciality Medical Camp across Lakshadweep including Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth and Minicoy. A total of 4,719 patients received specialist and super specialist consultations. The team provided neurology, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, medicine, surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, dental surgery, radiology and community medicine services. The campaign performed 51 general surgical procedures, 71 cataract surgeries, more than 50 endoscopic procedures, over 50 echocardiograms and 250 ultrasound studies. All care and medicines were free. Two ECG machines were donated to local facilities.

Duration: January 12–16
Locations: Lakshadweep islands
Patients served: 4,719
Specialties included: neurology, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, gastroenterology
Outcomes: free care, equipment donations

Gujarat Amends Textile Policy to Boost Women SHGs

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved amendments to Gujarat Textile Policy 2024 to empower women Self Help Groups and expand benefits to non polluting textile units in urban and rural areas. The policy now covers women led SHGs registered under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, the National Urban Livelihood Mission, or operating as voluntary SHGs. The changes aim to boost livelihoods, improve income for women, and integrate SHGs into the textile value chain. Officials expect stronger market access and industry partnerships to scale programs and strengthen the MSME ecosystem and inclusive growth.

Focus: women SHGs empowerment
Coverage: rural and urban units
Eligibility: NRLM and NULM registered groups
Objective: livelihood expansion and market access
Outcome: stronger MSME ecosystem

Jan 17, 2026

SCTIMST Cardiology department celebrates golden jubilee

The Cardiology Department at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is celebrating its golden jubilee this Saturday. The event will gather former directors, senior faculty, alumni, and leaders to review five decades of progress in Indian cardiology. The department has contributed to heart disease treatment, research, and training. The celebration will feature lectures, panels, and awards. SCTIMST intends to reflect on achievements and plan future work in cardiovascular care, education, and community outreach, reinforcing its role in India’s medical science landscape and future collaborations with national and international partners.

SCTIMST Cardiology department marks golden jubilee.
Event includes former directors, alumni, and leaders.
Five decades of progress in Indian cardiology reviewed.
Focus on treatment advances, research, and education.
Plans for future cardiovascular care, education, and outreach.

Jan 15, 2026

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima launched for CGHS beneficiaries

The Department of Financial Services unveiled the Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The policy provides cashless inpatient care and access to a wide hospital network, with sum insured options of Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh. A co-payment component allows cost-sharing between insurers and subscribers (70:30 or 50:50). The retail product will be offered through New India Assurance Company and its online platform, without GST to keep costs affordable for CGHS beneficiaries, and is available to CGHS members up to six people per policy. The measure aims to improve health security and accessibility.

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima launched for CGHS
Cashless inpatient coverage; networks of hospitals included
Sum insured: Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh
Co-payment options: 70:30 or 50:50

81 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs inaugurated in Delhi; total rises to 319

Delhi government inaugurated 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), increasing the total to 319 across the national capital. Chief Minister highlighted these facilities bring free, modern healthcare closer to residents, with a focus on rapid service delivery at multiple locations such as Janakpuri. The AAM network is part of a broader push to expand access to healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at the community level. Officials noted the rapid build-out within 11 months, reflecting the government’s commitment to accessibility, affordability, and preventive care for city residents.

81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs opened in Delhi
Total AAMs now 319 across the capital
Focus on free, modern healthcare at local centers
Rapid expansion within 11 months

Jan 14, 2026

A.P. Red Cross signs MoU to strengthen Thalassemia care

The Andhra Pradesh branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based Sankalp India Foundation to strengthen Thalassemia and sickle cell care for children. The agreement was signed in the presence of IRCS officials and aims to expand screening, treatment, and support services for affected families. The collaboration seeks to improve access to cost-effective therapies and raise awareness about hereditary blood disorders, combining NGO expertise with IRCS’ community network to improve patient outcomes and reduce financial burdens on families.

IRCS Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Sankalp India Foundation
Focus on Thalassemia and sickle cell care for children
Aims to expand screening and treatment services
Collaborative effort to improve access and awareness
Utilizes NGO networks to support affected families

Jan 11, 2026

Bengaluru tops 2025 city ranking for women in India

Bengaluru has been ranked the best Indian city for women in 2025, emerging as the top performer in a nationwide study assessing urban inclusion. The Avtar study evaluated 125 cities and gave Bengaluru the highest City Inclusion Score of 53.29, followed by Chennai at 49.86 and Pune at 46.27. Hyderabad and Mumbai completed the top five. The index measures social inclusion, safety, health, mobility and liveability alongside industrial inclusion such as formal employment, skills, corporate diversity, and women’s workforce participation. Bengaluru’s strengths reflect its mix of public services, safety, and a robust corporate ecosystem supporting women in the workforce.

Bengaluru tops 2025 city ranking for women in India.
City Inclusion Score: Bengaluru 53.29; Chennai 49.86; Pune 46.27.
Rankings cover social and industrial inclusion indicators.
Highlights Bengaluru’s safety, services, and job opportunities for women.

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